Brand Activation Manager

Phoenix 2 Retail; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retail company in the UK is looking for a Brand Activation Manager to drive sales of an innovative vaping brand, Ignite. The role involves building relationships with independent retailers to enhance brand visibility and sales. Ideal candidates should have a driving license and experience in sales, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 plus commission and other perks, fostering an environment of growth and development.

Benefits

Commission on sales

Car allowance

Company mobile and laptop

Employer contributory pension

Wellbeing allowance

Generous holiday package

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in sales roles is essential.
• Must be ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify new distribution points and build relationships.
• Drive sales of products through effective communication.
• Gather market insight to inform strategy.

Skills

Experience in B2B or B2C sales

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Commercial mindset

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Ignite 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 - Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Darlington and Middlesbrough

THE ROLE OF BRAND ACTIVATION MANAGER:

Thanks to further growth and development of our service offering, we are now partnering with Ignite, an innovative global brand who manufacture a range of vapes and nicotine pouches. Ignite have major opportunities for growth 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 Ignite brand awareness through excellent instore execution and effective wholesale events
• Gathering feedback and market insight to inform launch strategy optimisation
• Being the face of Ignite 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 £28,000
• Commission: £4,200 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 launch a world-class brand like Ignite 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!