Sales Account Manager

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Our client has a rare opportunity for a Sales Account Manager to join their Award-Winning Sales Team. They are the UK's leading distributor of bicycle parts and accessories, proudly representing globally recognised category leading products and brands across a dynamic portfolio. You will join a dedicated team, managing an established territory of specialist bicycle retailers.

About You
We're looking for a motivated and passionate individual who can bring energy, expertise, and commitment to the role.

The Role

1. Building Relationships: Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with independent specialist retailers in your territory, founded on trust, integrity, and exceptional customer support.
2. Driving Growth: Introduce new brands and products, expanding sales in an already established territory with both new and existing businesses.
3. Collaborating with Teams: Work closely with the brand, marketing, and retail support teams to ensure optimal brand presence and placement in stores.
4. Maximizing Brand Visibility: Partner with the product promoter in your territory to enhance in-store brand displays, product presentations, and shop staff training.

The Person

1. Sales Experience: Proven experience in sales is important, whether within or outside the cycling industry. A passion for bicycles and cycling is essential.
2. Self-Motivation: A results-driven, goal-oriented individual with a proactive approach to achieving sales targets.
3. Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to provide clear and concise daily visit reports to keep the business informed.
4. Excellent Communication: A confident communicator, adept at engaging with both customers and colleagues.
5. Team Player: A positive, collaborative personality who thrives both independently and in team settings.
6. Customer-Centric Approach: Genuine empathy and interest in supporting independent bicycle retailers, understanding their challenges and helping them succeed with brands.
7. Territory Knowledge: You'll need to reside within the designated sales territory: Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, or North East Somerset.
8. Full UK Driving License

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and passionate team, working in a thriving industry with many of the best brands in the market. If this sounds like the perfect role, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the large number of responses we receive, it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles, please do so.