Brand Activation Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing brand activation company in the UK is looking for a Brand Activation Manager to help drive sales for their partner, IVG. You will establish and nurture relationships with independent retailers, identify new distribution points, and enhance brand presence in the market. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, a full UK driving license, and a team-oriented approach. This role includes a base salary of £28,500 plus performance incentives and a car allowance, creating an exciting opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Car allowance £5,000

iPhone and laptop provided

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employer contributory pension

Wellbeing allowance of £40 per month

Employee assistance programme

Career development plans with regular reviews

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in B2B or B2C sales roles.
• Outgoing personality and a great team player.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify new distribution points for IVG products.
• Build relationships with independent retailers.
• Enhance IVG brand awareness through execution in stores.
• Gather market feedback for strategy optimization.
• Serve as the face of the IVG brand at field level.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Time management

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!

Reasons to join:

• 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

Area – TW / UB 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 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: 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!