Field Sales Executive

Field Sales Account Manager – North of England & Midlands

Are you driven by growth and success?

Are you a team player?

Can work in a competitive environment?

 

MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a Leading Toy distribution company, on the search for a Field Sales Account Manager. The position is home based with office visits as well and travel to meet suppliers.

 

About the role

As a Business Development Manager, you will help aid the exponential growth of the business.

What You’ll do:

  • Day to Day sales planning with customers/buying groups
  • Provide weekly sales reports of key events to Senior Account Manager
  • Work closely and monitor sales at retail for each account to minimise markdown and maximise opportunities
  • Establish and communicate all buying timelines for each account throughout the company
  • Strategic planning, forecasting, and sales planning and follow through
  • Establish present retailers’ timelines for spring sales presentations, Autumn winter sales presentations, and order due dates
  • Create and maintain business plan throughout the whole year/season
  • Work with the Senior Account Manager to prepare a forecast, by item for each account and maintain the forecast throughout the season, continually reviewing the number to make sure its correct
  • Proactively follow through and close sales according to the sales plan
  • Schedule, plan, and attend company sales meetings
  • Monitor the achievement of sales goals and variances to the business plan monthly and work alongside the company’s strategic plan to develop short and long-term sales goals
  • Weekly route planning – on the road 2-3 days weekly visiting customers
  • Attend trade shows both UK & Ireland

What are we looking for?

  • Sales presentation skills
  • Strategic planning, forecasting, and sales planning
  • Selling, Appointments and shows
  • Email and telephone communication skills
  • Administration Skills (Working with support staff) and logistics
  • Commercial Awareness, With a proven track record of selling
  • Understanding of the small business mindset and what those entails
  • Crucial to be a team player and be able to work in a competitive environment
  • Computer experience required, must have good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Work programmes
  • At least two years of sales/retailing history with a national manufacturing company or retailer

About you

Above all we are looking for a highly motivated, Friendly, and organised individual with exceptional communication skills. A quick learner with attention to detail and the ability to work in a competitive environment.

 

For more information contact abbie.richardson@macgregorblack.com

Country:
United Kingdom
Abbie Richardson

Abbie Richardson

Principal Consumer Consultant

Phone 01916913575

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Please contat Abbie Richardson today for further information

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