Sales Manager - North UK

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sales Manager located in Kingston upon Hull to drive market expansion and manage distributor relationships in the toy and FMCG sectors. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant sales experience, with a focus on team leadership and strategic marketing execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven sales management experience in FMCG or related industry.
• Understanding of dealer and distributor business models.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with distributors to achieve sales targets.
• Oversee marketing resource management and execute sales programs.
• Directly manage field personnel and report on performance.

Skills

Sales Management

Market Analysis

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing

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Sales Manager - North UK, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

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Client:

BLOKEES

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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About Blokees

With the mission “Pass on the fun of building”

Blokees believes that building can fuel endless creation and drive imagination. Blokees is dedicated to creating highly-detailed model figures, kits, and collectibles for all age groups—from younger kids to the experienced collector. We work with famous brands like Disney, Hasbro, Pokemon, Ultraman, Transformers, etc., to bring your favorite characters to life with amazing detail and functionality. We’re here to bring amazing collectibles to consumers worldwide.

1.Distributor Management: Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with distributors within the assigned territory, ensuring achievement of agreed-upon sales targets and performance metrics.

2.Channel Development & Market Expansion: Strategically build, expand, and optimize the sales channel and distribution network within the designated city/region to maximize market penetration and share.

3.Marketing Resource Management: Oversee the allocation, deployment, and effective utilization of company-provided marketing materials, including promotional items (giveaways) and Point-of-Sale Materials (POSM), ensuring cost-efficiency and strategic impact.

4.Sales Execution & Operations: Drive the implementation of sales programs, systems, and policies. Manage key customer negotiations, customer relationship management (CRM), contracts, sales documentation, and oversee sales returns processes. Conduct regular field training for channel partners and internal team members.

5.Budget & Resource Optimization: Effectively manage and utilize allocated budgets and resources (e.g., trade marketing funds) to execute impactful channel and consumer marketing activities, promotions, and initiatives.

6.Team Leadership & Communication: Directly manage field personnel, ensuring clear communication of company goals, policies, and procedures. Foster accurate execution within the region, provide timely reporting on performance and market issues, and implement effective solutions.

7.Strategic Contribution: Perform other duties as assigned to support overall business objectives

Required Qualifications & Experience

1.Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

2.Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven sales management experience, specifically within the toy, stationery, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.

3.Channel Expertise: Deep understanding of dealer and distributor business models and operations, with a demonstrated ability to identify and leverage key drivers of success in the consumer market.

4.Commercial Acumen: Strong market analysis, strategic marketing, promotion planning, and execution skills. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation abilities.

6.Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills across all levels (internal, distributors, customers).

7.Personal Attributes: Highly motivated, results-oriented, and customer-focused. Possesses strong resilience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a proactive learning mindset, and exhibits the tenacity to overcome challenges. Strong team player committed to collective growth.

More information can be found at: https://blokees.com/