Retail Account Manager

Graduate Recruitment Bureau; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a field-based sales representative to manage existing customer relationships in the Lake District. The role involves driving sales growth, attending customer meetings, and launching new brands. Candidates must possess a valid driving license and excellent time management skills. A competitive package is offered, including a salary of £35.5K and annual bonuses that total up to £52K in the first year.

Benefits

Company car

Annual bonus of up to 10%

Sales bonus scheme

Flexible benefits package

Non-contributory pension

Qualifications

• A valid driving license with no more than 6 points.
• Desire to succeed in a sales role.
• Ability to meet daily targets under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Meet existing business customers daily in the Lake District.
• Drive sales volume and market share growth.
• Attend targeted customer meetings in stores.
• Launch new brands and educate point-of-sale staff.

Skills

Time management

Sales growth

Customer relationship management

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Job description

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A field-based sales rep role dealing with existing customers on behalf of leading brands.

The Company:

This is an amazing opportunity for a global firm that really looks after its staff. They have been acknowledged as platinum-level investors in people, and investors in well-being accreditations. They have also been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for the 13th consecutive year. 80% of their managerial roles are filled from within, and the average length of service is 10 years.

They operate in over 130 countries, employ over 45,000 staff globally and are well known in their industry for their fantastic treatment of employees.

The Role

A purely field-based sales rep role covering the Lake District. You will be responsible for:

• Meeting a number of existing business customers on your "ground" on a daily basis
• Driving the growth of sales volume, the share of the market and profitability within your designated ground
• Attending a targeted number of customer meetings per day in stores, including independent retailers and retail chains
• Launching new brands and educating point-of-sale staff and retailers with a view to overcoming out-of-stock situations
• Ensuring, where appropriate, that point of sale staff are educated, trained and fully aware of all products and price points and the importance of maintaining the correct range and availability of products

Package

• Salary of £35.5K
• Company car and fuel card
• Annual company bonus of up to 10% of salary
• Sales bonus scheme of up to £5400 per year
• £2K of annual allowances, including daily food budget
• 16% non-contributory pension, worth £5680 per year
• Amazing flexible benefits package with a choice of beer and wine subscriptions, travel insurance, health screening, gym memberships and more, worth £600 p/a
• Total first-year package worth £52K

Must Haves

• A driving licence that has no more than 6 points
• Desire to succeed
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to daily targets