Regional Sales Manager - London

Jax Coco UK

Regional Sales Manager – On Trade & Off Trade

Competitive plus Benefits

London

Part of Jing Holdings PLC, Jax Coco is a fast growing, Global soft drinks business. The company started in Hong Kong with the ambition to create the freshest and finest coconut water in Asia. That was soon accomplished and Jax Coco is now present in over 35 countries around the world. Their products have developed and the brands’ popularity has rocketed, with praise and support from countless press, magazines and celebrities.

Not only do Jax boast a premium and 100% pure coconut water but their offerings also include unique varieties of coconut water, including Jax Coco Sparkling, Jax Coco Sparkling with Calamansi, Jax Coco Kids (in a variety of flavours) and Jax Coco Coconut Oil. The brand launched in the UK in 2012 with a 330ml Tetra Pak and a 250ml designer bottle which was designed by Stella McCartney’s husband Alasdhair Willis. Further to this, Jax have now developed their own range of cocktails in conjunction with Pacha and Ibiza, and they are now on the cocktail menus of many high-profile London bars and clubs.

In accordance with their growing success in the UK, the company are now looking to appoint a Regional Sales Manager based in their London office.  Reporting into the Global CEO, you will be responsible for generating new sales accounts in the London and Greater London areas. You will demonstrate your success through expanding the current distribution networks in mass retail outlets and the food & beverage sector. You will work with the marketing team to optimize the brand exposure at points of sale and store-level, participating in any trade shows and promotion events of the company in order to improve Jax Coco sales and providing all round support for new sales opportunities.

Developing and promoting new business will predominate, however managing current business such as accounts with Harvey Nichols and Wholefoods will still be crucial. The role involves day to day customer and client contact, in-depth market knowledge and the use of financial ratios - so strong commercial acumen is essential. 

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the beverage industry, applicants require solid selling experience of soft drinks within mass retailers and local food & beverage outlets. The ability to handle and provide servicing to key accounts is essential but more important is a natural hunger and drive to win new business. Interpersonal skills, ability to demonstrate strong relationship building, excellent influencing and negotiation skills and confidence will add to your success. As a person you need to be target-driven, ambitious, organised, hardworking and presentable.  

This is a remarkable opportunity to develop your career within an international and fast-growing business, with enviable opportunities to progress through the company. If this opportunity excites you, then we would like to hear from you!