Brand Activation Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK sales recruitment agency is seeking a Brand Activation Manager to drive sales for a global brand in the East Midlands. You will be responsible for building relationships, identifying new distribution channels, and executing sales strategies to enhance brand presence. The ideal candidate must have prior sales experience, a full UK driving license, and a passion for fast-paced work environments. This role offers a base salary of £28,500 plus commissions and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Base Salary £28,500

10% commission on targets

£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 plans for employees

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license.
• Experience in B2B or B2C sales, either internal or field.
• Keen to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key decision makers in retail and wholesale.
• Identify new distribution points through lead generation.
• Execute in-store promotions and wholesale events.
• Gather market insights to optimize launch strategies.

Skills

B2B or B2C sales experience

Ability to manage time effectively

Commercially minded

Team player with an outgoing personality

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Job description

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!

• Join a team that are people focused with a commitment to operating ethically and with the best interests of our customers at the heart of everything we do
• We are one of the fastest growing companies in Europe offering you genuine opportunity for career growth
• We offer development plans for our employees to build on their skills
• Be part of a success story that continuously challenges industry standards
• Work in an environment focused on collaboration, sustainability and innovation

Brand Activation Manager

Area – Leicester / Coventry / Northampton

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. IVG have major opportunities for further expansion in the UK market with a focus on independent retail and wholesale.

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. 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 instore 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 brands success in your area

ABOUT YOU:

• A full UK driving license
• Experience within B2B or B2C sales positions – this could be either internal or field sales experience
• You could be 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 and exceed targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Base Salary £28,500
• Commission: 10% on top per year upon hitting targets
• £5,000 car allowance
• iPhone and laptop
• 5% employer contributory pension
• £40 per month wellbeing allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• We are passionate about growth, we aim to provide every employee with a clear development plan, with regular reviews that enable you to achieve your 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 and ask you apply here today!