Wholesale Sales Manager

Walker and Sloan are proud to be working with a brand new FMCG food brand, as they are keen to bring on board a talented Sales Manager with wholesale experience.

Job description - National Account Manager - Wholesale and Convenience

The company is a food start up with two exciting brands recently launched in the snacking category. We have in our first three months of active sales achieved official listings in three large national retail chains.,

If you can bring the passion for sales and have the enthusiasm to succeed, we can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in an engaging and rewarding environment, where no two days are ever the same!

Role Details: Minimum 3 years of FMCG Food sales experience in the UK.

• Salary: £35K-£40k a year (DOE)
• Annual performance Related Bonus:
• Above average pension contribution
• Working Hours: 40 Hours per week
• 23 days paid leave + all UK bank holidays
• Office location - Vauxhall, London
• Hybrid - 3 days a week in office
• Equipment Provided - Laptop, Mobile Phone, Car allowance and expenses
• Proficient in Microsoft office - word, excel, PP.

As a NAM for the company, you:

• Drive sales in the Wholesale and Convenience sector
• Create and implement the sales strategy for the sector working closely with the head of sales,
• Are the face of our brands, forging unbreakable relationships with key decision makers in the wholesale and convenience sector in the UK with the ability to deliver world class customer service.
• Are responsible for fulfilling distribution, availability and visibility targets. Using your entrepreneurial mindset, you will manage and drive the success of your own area.
• Will maximise brand awareness, educate clients on new product opportunities and implement store activations.
• Will have the autonomy to work using your own initiative and effectively manage your own workload to achieve targets and could qualify for exciting incentives. You are expected to be out of the office a minimum of 3 days a week. You are expected to deliver weekly reports and detailed journey plans.
• Will receive full product training and ongoing support to enable you to fulfil the role to your best potential, with clear development opportunities for engaged employees.
• Will join a fun, honest working environment where performance and success are recognised and rewarded.

What skills can I expect to develop in this role?

Relationship Building, Product Knowledge, Commercial Awareness, Influencing skills and Negotiation

Who are we looking for?

You will possess demonstrable experience within a FMCG food sales environment, although we will also consider applications from motivated individuals with experience from other sectors. You will be passionate about the amazing brands we sell and have the drive and tenacity to succeed.

Must bring with them a strong active contact book in the wholesale and convenience sector in the UK. Knowledge of the snacking sector is a bonus.

What's in it for you?

This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your commercial skills and achieve your career ambitions in a bold and dynamic business that invests in people. We offer flexibility and real opportunities for personal and professional development. You will receive excellent training, a company vehicle, mobile phone and enjoy superb benefits including a bonus (subject to performance), contributory pension, 23 days annual leave, paid bank holiday and company discounts

Passion is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage boldness, curiosity, and new ideas. We are motivated to learn and constantly strive to exceed expectations. We truly care, and that is what makes us exceptional.

Industry

• Food

Employment Type

• Full-time

The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business
• 3+ years of food sales experience in wholesale and convenience sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills