Retail Sales Associate jobs in United Kingdom

The Opportunity:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Account Manager is responsible to perform all the sales activities in assigned region through key accounts and supporting channel partners directing and providing support to achieve maximum growth and profitability in line with organizational values vision and objectives. Incumbent is accountable and responsible for sales operations and collections from the assigned territory to achieve targeted sales volumes value and net contribution. This person should have experience in the management of large accounts. This involves building a relationship with the key decision makers and relevant stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

Education:

• B.Sc./ M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biology or any other related discipline

Experience:

• 4-5 years of sales experience in laboratory supplies industry with minimum broad experience preferred (chemicals, consumables, and smaller equipment) along with channel management experience. Good knowledge of oil, gas, and petrochem industry and market.

How you'll thrive and create an impact:

• Manage key accounts and distributors to achieve the overall objective of sales numbers.
• Provide best-in-class customer experience by continuous alignment with operations teams.
• Regular reporting on performance pipeline outlook market and competitor developments.
• Regular feedback and interaction with marketing team to execute effective campaigns.
• Regular performance reviews with channel partners to identify growth opportunities and remove obstacles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions within time constraints.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to listen and deliver customer solutions.
• Ability to drive sales and channel partners.
• Understanding of customer and market dynamics.
• Achievement orientation.

Other Skills:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization.

Internal Interactions:

Marketing; Production; Distribution; Commercial; Supply Chain.

External Interactions:

Key Accounts; Distributors / Competitor Distributors; Suppliers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel/Fieldwork: 30-40% of the time.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor:

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The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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