Divisional Sales Manager- South

Wells and Young’s Brewing Company

Divisional Sales Manager- South

£Comprehensive + Benefits

Who We Are

Our award-wining ales and lagers are truly distinctive. From Bombardier (Bang On!) to Young’s Bitter, Estrella Damm to Eagle IPA, the quality of our beers and lagers speaks for itself. What’s more, our impressive brand portfolio continues to grow, as does our market share. We are full of new ideas, and have a passion for our brands. If you do too, we’d like you to help shape the next 130 years of a British success story. We are a family owned business that is not only very proud of its heritage but also excited about our future.

We have a passion not only for our brands but also for our people.  At Wells & Young’s you will not be a small cog in a big wheel, but a valued part of the team where you can make a difference every day.

Who are we looking for

An opportunity to join the Free Trade team within Wells & Young’s has arisen.  You will be responsible for maintaining and driving Wells & Young’s branded presence within the South through effective strategies, influence and communication.

As a key role within the Free Trade sales team you will be responsible for Free Trade and wholesale routes to market within the South Division both directly and indirectly.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the performance of the field sales team and their achievement of objectives, through effective targeting and the company’s appraisal system.
• Ensuring all areas of expenditure is controlled and remains within budget.
• Managing and influencing Free Trade, wholesale and regional brewers in the South.
• Driving depth and breadth of W&Y product distribution through the most effective Route to Market.

You will have experience of managing a range of free trade customers and be able to demonstrate evidence of success in achieving stretching sales targets and gaining profitable new business. You will be strong, positive and vibrant and you will play a key role in developing sales and relationships.

To succeed in this role you will need to be self motivated with high standards and high expectations from your team.  Strong commercial acumen essential.  You should have at least 2 years successful man management experience, preferably within sales, and at least 3 years sales experience. You must be able to demonstrate a track record of success and a good knowledge of the sales process.

This is a field based role and the successful applicant must live in the territory of South of the Midlands.

The Application

Please include a copy of your CV including covering letter and current package details with your application by clicking on the 'Apply' button below.

For further information about the Company and role please visit our website: www.charleswelsltd.co.uk / www.wellsandyoungs.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer

Strictly no agencies

Closing Date for applications:        Wednesday 31  December 2014.