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Retail Development Manager –Leading supplier of Logistics/Packaging Solutions

Employer
Midas Selection Ltd
Location
Midlands
Salary
Basic Salary c£60k+ (negotiable)+ Generous Bonus + Company Car+ Laptop+ Package of Benefits
Closing date
12 Aug 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Retail Management, Sales, Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Details

Retail Development Manager –Leading supplier of Logistics/Packaging Solutions

Basic Salary c£60k+ (negotiable)+ Generous Bonus + Company Car+ Laptop+ Package of Benefits

Midlands

A genuine career opportunity with a market leader!     

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Commercial Professional to join our team at Head Office in the Midlands. The role will focus on developing ongoing relationships with major Retail groups and chains throughout the UK at senior and Board level as part of our ongoing strategic vision.

The main focus of the role will be to shape the future relationship of the business with the Retail sector. The successful candidate will seek to maximise existing revenue channels whilst establishing new routes to market in the Grocery, Food, Drink, DIY, and general retail sectors.

The Candidate

We are seeking an outstanding business professional with a broad range of finely developed commercial skills.

Highly numerate, you will have strong influencing ability, first rate negotiation skills, and fine attention to detail. Extensive experience in the management of long and complex sales cycles and/or commercial projects will be advantageous as would exposure to asset based sales offers.

You will be a charismatic leader who enjoys networking and is comfortable in social situations with C level colleagues and customers. Strong formal and informal one to one and group presentation skills are an essential requirement.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious professional looking to move their career to the next level. Ability is more important than previous experience but a clear understanding of Logistics, Packaging, FMCG and/or Supply Chain would be beneficial. A clear understanding of Major Brands is a must.

The Company

We are a major European supplier and manufacturer of Logistics Solutions, Packaging and Consultancy services with a strong presence in most major markets.

We have enjoyed considerable organic growth in recent years in the UK based on our exceptional service offering and have ambitious plans to gain further market share.

Our people are our strength and we offer excellent benefits and individual personal development.

Timeframe

This is an immediate vacancy and interviews will be scheduled in the next 2-4 weeks.

Applications are welcome from suitable candidates residing in Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Daventry or surrounding areas.

For an initial confidential discussion please contact Andrew Wolfe on 07521800325 quoting reference AW254 or click the apply now button below.

Company

About Midas 

Midas is an established and industry accredited executive recruitment consultancy. Since inception in 2003, Midas has developed close partnerships with many blue chip employers encompassing sectors such as Foodservice, Healthcare, Manufacturing, CPG to name just a few. Core expertise is within Sales, Marketing and Executive recruitment. Typical assignments would include Field Sales Executives, Key Account Managers, Business Development Managers, National Account Managers, Sales Managers, Sales Controllers, Category Managers, Product Managers, NPD, Demand Planners, Marketing Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Directors and Managing Directors.

Midas has full UK coverage via offices in the West Midlands and also recruits for European roles on behalf of their customer base. Midas Selection is a proud member of The Recruitment and Employment Confederation

The team of experienced consultants are aligned to vertical sectors, thereby marrying together not only recruitment expertise but also specific sector knowledge, this ensures that Midas fully understands the dynamics of the markets served. Business talent is delivered via three predominant avenues; talent targeting (headhunting), on and off line advertising campaigns, and extensive database selection. We assign one account manager to each of our customers for all recruitment, irrespective of geography, this increases efficiencies and understanding and limits unnecessary communication.

Midas Selection specialises in Sales, Marketing and Executive appointments, through to C Level Appointments, across the UK with forays into other European destinations.
 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 214 3740
Location
AFE Business Centre
Anchorage Road
The Royal Borough of Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
West Midlands
B74 4XG
GB

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