UK Sales Representative

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Job description

• Leading FMCG Business within Category
• Exciting Field Sales Representative Role

About Our Client

My client is a multi-award winning food manufacturing business that supplies major premium grocers and the independent sector.

Job Description

• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with current trade customers (farm shops/delis) and provide support to build the brand and product range.
• Work towards a journey plan to ensure effective UK coverage.
• Establish detailed plans with key customers to demonstrate the delivery of annual sales targets and ensure their achievement.
• Undertake product audits and provide details for our marketing department for development, gap analysis, competitor activity, and trade promotional activity.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing customers and potential new customers that will positively contribute to the business plan. Recommend actions and deliver.
• Be alert to all changes and developments (e.g., competitor activity) that may influence the progress of our sales plan and recommend actions to counteract them.
• Attend UK trade shows.
• Co-ordinate, develop, and execute individual customer tasting days.

The Successful Applicant

• An experienced Field UK Sales Representative able to deliver great work from both the field and office alike.
• An excellent communicator at all levels - inspires confidence in front of all audiences and in all situations (including senior management).
• Organised and with good planning skills - able to put plans into practice.
• Self-starter and motivator - enthusiastic and able to gain the support of customer and company personnel.
• Flexible and able to deal with the cut and thrust of a dynamic and highly competitive marketplace.
• Embrace change, continuous development, and innovation.
• Socially confident and comfortable working across independent trade channels.
• Able to travel extensively throughout the UK and be prepared to be away from home.

What's on Offer

Salary between £35-45k plus 10-20% Bonus, car/car allowance, company credit card.

Opportunity to work for a family-owned business where you can add value and be part of a small growing sales team.