Category Sales Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Category Sales Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to become a category expert in Electrical and Skin Care, ensuring product availability while fostering strong relationships with retail partners. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive results. With a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a company car included, this position not only promises career growth but also the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. If you thrive in an autonomous environment and are eager to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

In-house training and development

Career growth opportunities

Health, Wellness, and Financial support

Holiday accrual based on service

Performance bonus

Company car and fuel card

Qualifications

• Field experience in Grocery/High Street sectors is essential.
• Proven initiative and achievement record in sales.

Responsibilities

• Influence product availability & visibility through process implementation.
• Analyze sales performance and develop tailored action plans.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Category Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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Category Sales Development Manager, Huntingdon

Field Sales Solutions has an exciting opportunity for you to join them as a Category Sales Development Manager!

Are you articulate, tenacious, and action-driven? If so, we want to hear from you! We are Field Sales Solutions, a well-respected and leading field marketing company with various accolades, including being a 3-time winner of the FMBE Field Marketing Agency of the Year award. We work in partnership with leading brands, and due to recent expansion, we have an opportunity with our client Procter & Gamble.

Perfect Store Team - Electrical & Skin Category (Oral B, Braun & Olay)

Salary: £27,300 p.a. + Up to 15% Bonus + Company Car & Fuel Card

Location: PE28 (Huntingdon)

Territory: CB2, CB5, CB7, CB10, CB24, NN8, NN10, NN15, NN16, NN17, NN18, PE1, PE7, PE15, PE19, SG8, SG18

We seek a focused individual to become a category expert in Electrical, Beauty & Skin Care, to ensure product availability, educate store staff, grow sales, and execute in-store strategies effectively. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to maximize opportunities within your assigned stores.

In this role, you will develop and maintain excellent relationships with store contacts, providing solutions through effective communication. Skills in negotiation and category management will help increase sales and generate positive ROI. Knowledge of retail sectors and category management is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Influence product availability & visibility through process implementation and compliance.
• Create in-store excellence and execute sales strategies for EB & Skin Care categories.
• Act as the main contact for EB & Skin Care in your stores, building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Analyze sales performance and develop tailored action plans.
• Provide insights into in-store categories.

Additional Details:

This role involves regular team meetings, communication with colleagues, and predominantly fieldwork building relationships with retail outlets. Autonomy and self-motivation are important.

Candidate Requirements:

• Field experience in Grocery/High Street sectors.
• Passion for sales and brand portfolios.
• Business development and sales experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Strategic thinking with a results-driven approach.
• Proven initiative and achievement record.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• In-house training and development.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Health, Wellness, and Financial support.
• Holiday accrual based on service.
• Performance bonus.
• Company car and fuel card.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and possess a valid driving license. Field Sales Solutions is an equal opportunities employer.

Our Values:

• Partnership: Transparency and collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Return: Focus on ROI and activity evaluation.
• Ownership: Responsibility and purpose in our roles.
• Uppstanding: Honesty, professionalism, and integrity.
• Determined: Perseverance and drive for success.

We are PROUD to be Field Sales Solutions.