Regional Account Manager-Decorative Products

Whiteoak Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior décor firm is seeking a Regional Account Manager to drive growth across the London market. The role involves managing relationships with independent decorative retailers and providing sales training. Candidates must have a proven track record in account management, particularly selling premium home improvement products. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a company car and bonus structure.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus

Pension

25 days leave + BH

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years account management experience selling premium home improvement products.
• Proven track record with decorative retailers and home improvement retailers.
• Experience training trade and retail staff to increase sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the brand's presence in the independent decorative retail channel.
• Build partnerships with retail traders and interior designers.
• Achieve sales and profit targets through business development.

Skills

Account management

Sales training

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Independent work

Job description

Overview

Regional Account Manager - Premium Interior Decorative Paint & Decorative Materials

£50,000-£53,000, Company Car, Bonus, Pension 25 days leave + BH, fantastic career prospects.

Territory & Requirements

Sales Territory: London RM, ME, TN DA, BR, IG WD, TW & KT Postcodes. Candidates MUST LIVE on patch.

Responsibilities

• Develop & expand the brand's presence within the independent decorative retail channel/ Independent Home Improvement Retailers and The Decorative Trade
• Build strong partnerships with specialist independent trade retailers & interior designers to secure long-term growth.
• Deliver technical & sales training to Retail staff on technical qualities of paint products
• Ensure company brand standards are adhered to in each store
• Ensure products are well presented within brand parameters
• Achieve agreed sales and profit targets through new business development and account management.
• Drive sales to premium professional painters through specialist trade retailers and company-owned showrooms.
• Represent the brand at exhibitions and industry events.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record of managing a portfolio of decorative retailers & home improvement retailers
• Minimum 3 years account management experience selling a premium brand home improvement product.
• Experience of training and mentoring trade & retail shop floor staff in order to increase sales
• Experience of collaborating with Trade Retailers to maximise sales
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently in a field-based role.
• Passionate about design, vibrant colours and premium interior decorative products.

This role offers the opportunity to represent a world-class interiors brand and play a pivotal role in its growth across the London market.

Interested? Apply now and be part of a brand that inspires creativity and quality