Brand Activation Manager

Phoenix 2 Retail; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Crawley is seeking a Brand Activation Manager to increase the distribution of the IVG brand. You will develop relationships in the retail and wholesale sectors, generating new sales opportunities while driving brand awareness. Candidates should have a sales background, a full UK driving licence, and excellent Microsoft Office skills. Competitive salary and additional benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive commission

£5,000 car allowance

iPhone and laptop

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Clear development plan

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Background in sales preferred (estate agent, telesales, or field sales).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify new distribution points through lead generation.
• Build relationships with retail & wholesale store managers.
• Increase brand awareness with effective in-store execution.

Skills

B2B or B2C sales experience

Team player

Time management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Brand Activation Manager

Phoenix 2 Retail
Crawley, UK
£24,607 per year - estimated ?
NEW

Overview

Phoenix 2 Retail are one of the UK's fastest growing companies in Europe. We offer a unique route to market service to global FMCG brands who wish to gain distribution in the UK. Don't miss this opportunity to join us as we build a team to focus on the IVG brand, driving sales of their exciting range of products into independent retail and wholesale.

Area

GU / RH Postcodes

THE ROLE OF BRAND ACTIVATION MANAGER

Thanks to further growth and development of our service offering, we are now partnering with IVG, an innovative global brand who manufacture a range of vapes, salts and e‑liquids that already have an extensive presence across the UK independent retail and wholesale channel. IVG has major opportunities for further expansion in the UK market and is a truly exciting brand to represent.

You will be responsible for gaining new distribution opportunities by building and nurturing relationships with key decision makers within the independent convenience retail & wholesale sector, as well as driving range expansion and brand presence within retailers who already stock IVG. You will do this by:

• Researching and identifying new distribution points through varied lead generation tactics
• Building and nurturing close working relationships with independent retailers & wholesale store managers/owners to drive sales of the range
• Building on IVG brand awareness through excellent in‑store execution and effective wholesale events
• Gathering feedback and market insight to inform launch strategy optimisation
• Being the face of IVG at field level taking ownership over the brand's success in your area

ABOUT YOU

• A full UK driving licence
• Experience within B2B or B2C sales positions – this could be either internal or field sales experience
• Background as an estate agent, a telesales executive or a current field sales person
• Keen to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Great team player with an outgoing personality
• Manages time effectively to ensure high levels of productivity
• Commercially minded with a desire to hit & exceed targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base Salary £28,500
• Commission: Competitive upon hitting targets, paid monthly
• Additional incentives for hitting targets throughout the year
• £5,000 car allowance
• iPhone and laptop
• 5% employer contributory pension
• £40 per month wellbeing allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Clear development plan with regular reviews to help you achieve career goals

This is a rare opportunity to further develop a world‑class brand like IVG into the UK market – if you're driven by sales, passionate about brands, and ready to make a serious impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!