Sales Account Manager, North UK

Middleby Outdoor; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor cooking equipment company is looking for an experienced Sales Account Manager in Leeds. The role involves overseeing accounts, executing business objectives, and developing customer relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a proven sales record, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a competitive salary, a company car, and opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with company car

Paid annual leave

Opportunities for growth and internal promotion

Qualifications

• Proven sales record as a Sales Account Manager.
• Flexibility and desire to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in the outdoor living industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage designated accounts daily.
• Execute all European / UK business objectives.
• Find new sales channels and develop existing accounts.
• Attend National and International trade events.

Skills

Territory management

Sales forecasting

Strong commercial acumen

Proficient in MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

With over 70 years of backyard cooking experience, Middleby Outdoor has three of the top consumer brands in outdoor cooking (Char‑Griller, Masterbuilt and Kamado Joe). We strive for excellence in designing and building the most innovative products in the industry and markets we serve. We create a work environment that is conducive to building long‑term employees who are motivated and dedicated to manufacturing quality products while upholding the highest standards in business ethics. Our mission is to build great products and greater relationships with a vision to lead the way with integrity and intelligence.

Position Summary

Middleby Outdoor is searching for an experienced Sales Account Manager. As a member of a dynamic sales team you will oversee and manage designated accounts on a daily basis. Your primary focus is the execution of all European / UK business objectives as well as merchandising and training major accounts and key clients including Garden Centres, National Accounts and Independent retailers. This position reports to the UK Senior Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

• This is a varied role which is a combination of territory management, sales forecasting, merchandising and training.
• The role is autonomous, but you will be very much part of an inclusive dynamic sales team working to achieve budgeted targets.
• Team work is at the core and culture of our company. You will be expected to find new customers, find new sales channels, develop existing accounts and implement overall team objectives.
• The role requires a dynamic, well‑presented, and proactive Sales / Account Manager with strong commercial acumen and flair and strong negotiation skills.
• With full responsibility for your territory you will be given the support, training and leadership to ensure great success and job satisfaction.
• Required to attend both National and International trade and dealer events.

Requirements / Education / Experience

• You will be a dynamic achiever, a consummate professional that is well presented and possessing superb communication skills, both written and verbal.
• To be considered for this role you must be a true Sales Account Manager with experience of territory management and a proven sale’s record.
• The ability to develop relationships at all levels is essential and this role is ideal for an individual who is flexible and wants to be part of a fun, fast paced, fast growing organisation.
• Experience in the Outdoor living industry would be a bonus but not prerequisite.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP systems.
• Full clean UK driving licence required.

What Company Offers You

• Competitive salary with company car
• Paid annual leave
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About the Company

Learn more about our story and our products at www.chargriller.com, www.masterbuilt.com, and www.kamadojoe.com. Middleby Outdoor is a subsidiary of Middleby Corporation.

Middleby Corporation is a fast‑growing and profitable global manufacturer of commercial foodservice, food processing and residential cooking equipment with approximately $4 billion in revenue headquartered in Elgin, IL. Sales of the company’s products are marketed under 80+ different brands. The company has 55+ manufacturing operations (including 20+ international) and 10 international distribution offices. Middleby has grown from approximately $100 million in revenues since 2001 and was named a Fortune Magazine’s Fastest Growing Company in 2014 and 2015. Forbes included Middleby in their list of the World's Best Employers for 2021.

Middleby Outdoor proudly supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Employment type: Fulltime, Monday – Friday