Strategic Trade Sales Manager – Wholesale & B2B Growth

Central Employment Agency; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Bonus program

Job summary

Central Employment Agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Sales Account Manager to grow B2B partnerships across key markets. You will identify key retail and distribution customers, drive revenue growth, and strengthen long-term partnerships.

This hybrid role offers a £37,000 DOE plus bonus and involves close collaboration with sales, supply chain and product teams. The successful candidate will be strategic and hands-on with strong commercial wholesale/B2B experience and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in New Business Development and Key Account Management within wholesale/B2B environments.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and proactive, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across existing accounts through range expansion, promotions and forecasting.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within existing and new markets.
• Identify opportunities to expand distribution channels and product categories.
• Support entry into new markets and retail partnerships.
• Manage and develop relationships with key retail and distribution partners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Lead account planning, forecasting, budgeting and sales performance tracking.
• Analyse sales data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support pricing, promotions and negotiations with partners.
• Deliver regular business reviews with key customers.
• Represent the business in meetings, trade shows and customer presentations.
• Work with supply chain and operations to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Coordinate with product and marketing for new product launches.

Skills

New business development

Key account management

Wholesale/B2B

Job description

Central Employment Agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Sales Account Manager to grow B2B partnerships across key markets. You will identify key retail and distribution customers, drive revenue growth, and strengthen long-term partnerships.

This hybrid role offers a £37,000 DOE plus bonus and involves close collaboration with sales, supply chain and product teams. The successful candidate will be strategic and hands-on with strong commercial wholesale/B2B experience and a