Regional Sales Manager

HOYA Vision Care; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Sales Manager to lead initiatives in Regional Key Accounts and ensure sales targets are met. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of sales management experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in B2B sales. This role requires self-motivation and the ability to motivate a team while developing innovative sales strategies. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years' experience in sales management.
• Proven success in achieving sales targets.
• Experience in motivating a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales in Regional Key Accounts.
• Ensure sales team meets profitability targets.
• Win new business using targeted strategies.
• Work with marketing to develop promotional campaigns.
• Report on sales performance of Area Sales team.

Skills

Sales management

Customer service

Team motivation

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Qualification in an Optical related subject

Degree in business-related subject

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities/Main Tasks

• To take up the lead responsibilities for developing sales in the Regional Key Accounts
• To ensure the Regional Sales Team meets the turnover (£) and profitability targets that have been set by the business
• To win new business via a targeted Battleplan approach
• To develop both the existing customer base and distribution channels within underperforming areas to ensure that brands are distributed to the desired levels
• To report the performance of the Area Sales (by BDMs) to ensure that the business is able to both recognise the successes and the areas of weaknesses to enable the appropriate corrective actions to be taken
• To work closely with the Marketing Department to develop promotional campaigns which are both innovative and support the brands to levels of profitable growth
• To work closely with the designated members of the Key Accounts team to support the various multiple retailers that are served by the BDMs to ensure sales initiatives are implemented successfully and the maximum value is recognised for the business
• To establish increased distribution for products with both existing customers and in areas that are under performing. To be able to find and develop new customers and establish distribution routes
• To be responsible for the personal developments of members of the Area Sales team to ensure that the levels of both expertise and professionalism lead the market in which Hoya lens UK Ltd operates
• It is envisaged that the job holder will work closely with the members of the Supply Chain group to develop the methods by which the company operates with the objective of continuously improving customer service to elves which lead the market
• To develop the use of IT (SFDC, Showpad, Mircosoft assets, Measurement devices & tracers) within the Area Sales force to ensure that Hoya Lens UK Ltd continuously improves standards of communication, presentation and control within the business.
• Effective of continuously improving customer service to levels which lead the market.

Qualifications

Measurable

• Turnover for the given Region and Specific Key Independent Accounts & Battle Plan Accounts.
• Active Doors (Direct, In-Direct & Linked) for the given Region and Battle Plan Accounts.
• Exceptional Core Competency Rating of each of the ASM's & RSM & Timely Reporting and Feedback

Qualifications

• Educated at Further Education level with a qualification in an Optical related subject, or similar. (Extensive experience in sales with demonstrable success in implementing proven techniques may stand in lieu of this).
• Educated to degree level or similar in a business-related subject.
• A professional qualification in optics or membership of a professional body.

Essential

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years' experience within sales, much of which should be at a senior sales management level.
• Proven success in developing and implementing new concepts and ideas resulting in growth and targets achieved.
• Proven success of achieving stretching targets by developing and motivating a field sales team.
• Proven success both as a 'hands on' sales person as well as in a sales management role.
• Solid background of business to business sales in a professional environment

Preferable

• Experience of selling into small to medium size retail outlets
• Ambitious and able to embrace change and challenges positively.
• High levels of self motivation and drive with the natural ability to go that 'extra mile'.
• The ability to motivate a team to achieve industry leading levels of performance.
• A 'first class' communicator with the ability to interface with customers, sales team and internal functions at all levels.
• To be highly motivated with the ability to build a dedicated and committed team within a changing and developing environment.
• To have the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and able to deal with a number of complex issues at the same time.
• A sound knowledge of dispensing, Hoya lenses and Competitor Lenses
• A sound knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Knowledge and experience in using a CRM system (Salesforce.com)