Retail Manager

Network Talent; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales allowance

Shares options

Company car

Pension options

Healthcare options

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

An established recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Retail Manager to transition into B2B Sales. This field-based role involves managing and expanding client accounts in the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have over a year of field sales experience and a valid UK driving license. Strong emphasis on relationship building and KPIs is essential, with a comprehensive benefits package including a company car and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a field sales position.
• Experience in the FMCG space is advantageous.
• A valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points is essential.
• Valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Based in Herefordshire or Gloucestershire or surrounding areas
• Home setup including phone and laptop

Responsibilities

• Field-based account management with opportunity for additional sales and growth.
• Meet KPIs including site visits, product availability and distribution.
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders across retail accounts.
• Ensure leaders and wider teams are knowledgeable about product placement and availability to maximise account performance
• Proactively predict and handle objections
• Collect pricing and distribution information and report to internal teams
• Identify and prospect commercial opportunities as needed

Skills

Field sales experience

Account management

Relationship building

Product knowledge

Objection handling

Job description

Overview

This is a field-based role covering Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Great opportunity for a current Retail Manager to transition into B2B Sales. Established over 20 years ago, our client is an international market leader in the FMCG space, currently working with major retailers. They pride themselves on environmental sustainability and employee well-being, with strong benefits and facilities. Following consecutive year-on-year growth, the role focuses on maintaining and expanding existing client accounts, selling in products, educating clients on product ranges, providing visual merchandising support and driving revenue.

Responsibilities

• Field-based account management with opportunity for additional sales and growth of the accounts
• Meet KPIs including site visits, product availability and distribution
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders across retail accounts
• Ensure leaders and wider teams are knowledgeable about product placement and availability to maximise account performance
• Proactively predict and handle objections
• Collect pricing and distribution information and report to internal teams
• Identify and prospect commercial opportunities as needed

The Successful Candidate

• 12+ months experience in a field sales position
• Experience in the FMCG space is advantageous
• Candidates from a B2C sales background (e.g., estate agents, car sales) are encouraged to apply
• A valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points is essential
• Based in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, or surrounding areas
• Home setup including phone and laptop
• Salary-related benefits includes Sales allowance, Shares options, Company car, Pension options, Healthcare options, and 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service
• Industries: Retail, Tobacco Manufacturing, and Wholesale