Retail Manager

Network Talent; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Sales allowance

Shares options

Pension options

Healthcare options

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee client accounts in Northern Ireland. This field-based role demands strong account management and sales strategies, focusing on existing clients and growth. Candidates should have proven field sales experience, ideally in FMCG, and possess a valid UK driving license. Attractive benefits and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a field sales position.
• Experience in the FMCG space would be a plus.
• Valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Manage field-based accounts with focus on sales growth.
• Meet KPIs through site visits and product distribution.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail account leaders.
• Educate teams on product availability and placement.
• Collect pricing data and report to internal teams.

Skills

Field sales experience

Account management

Relationship building

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

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Base pay range

Great opportunity for a current Retail Manager to transition into B2B Sales.

Area Sales Manager - FMCG - Northern Ireland

Established over 20 years ago, our client is an international market leader in the FMCG space, currently working with the likes of Tesco & Nisa. As well as environmental sustainability, they pride themselves on their employee well-being, shown through their top of the range office facilities and market-leading benefits package, labelling them as a Global Top Employer for over 10 years.

Following consecutive year-on-year growth, they are now focusing on harnessing relationships with existing accounts. This new role is key for maintaining and expanding existing client accounts, selling in products as well as educating clients on their growing product ranges, providing visual merchandising support and driving revenue overall.

Our client is looking for a hands-on, dedicated and hard-working individual; they offer a wide range of progression opportunities, not only through sales & leadership, but also expanding into wider departments across the business.

This is a field-based role covering County Tyrone & County Fermanagh.

Responsibilities

• Field based account management with opportunity for additional sales & growth of the accounts
• Meet KPIs including site visits, availability and distribution of products
• Build & maintain existing relationships with leaders across retail accounts
• Ensuring leaders & wider teams across the accounts are knowledgeable about the product, its placement and the importance of availability, aiming to maximise account performance
• Be proactive in predicting and handling objections
• Collect pricing and distribution information, reporting to varied internal teams
• Identify and prospect commercial opportunities when needed

The Successful Candidate

• 12+ months experience in a field sales position
• Experience in the FMCG space would be a plus
• Candidates from a B2C sales background would also be considered; estate agents and car salespeople are encouraged to apply
• A valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points is essential
• Based in County Tyrone or County Fermanagh
• Home set up including phone and laptop
• Sales allowance
• Shares options
• Company car
• Pension options
• Healthcare options
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service

Industries: Retail, Tobacco Manufacturing, and Wholesale

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