Brand Activation Manager

Phoenix 2 Retail; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Ipswich seeks a Brand Activation Manager to drive sales for the IVG brand. The successful candidate will manage relationships with independent retailers, enhance brand awareness, and optimize sales strategies. They offer competitive compensation with a base salary starting at £28,500 plus bonuses, a car allowance, and further career development opportunities.

Benefits

Base Salary £28,500

Commission based 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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain new distribution opportunities by building relationships.
• Drive sales through excellent in-store execution.
• Gather market feedback for strategy optimization.

Skills

B2B or B2C sales experience

Great team player

Time management

Commercial mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Brand Activation Manager

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 - NR / IP 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 who already have an extensive presence across the UK independent retail and wholesale channel! IVG have major opportunities for further expansion in the UK market and are a truly exciting brand to join us in representing.

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 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: 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

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!