National Sales Manager

Position: National Sales Manager
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – (Employed by Atomic Live)
Location: Nationwide
Salary Range: £38-42,000 p.a. (experience dependent)
Benefits: Bonus, plus company vehicle, contributory pension and healthcare

WHO WE ARE:  

Atomic Live are a results focused Field Sales & Marketing agency.  

We specialise in driving brand distribution, availability and sales through the provision of outsourced field sales teams.

Due to continued success we are delighted to announce the expansion of our Tangerine Confectionery team.

As the leading UK independent manufacturer of sugar confectionery and branded popcorn, Tangerine Confectionery is in the enviable position of being the guardian of a fantastic range of fun, creative and quality brands that bring smiles to the faces of people of all ages.

WHAT WE NEED:

The National Sales Manager will be responsible for:

• Driving the direction and focus of the National Field Sales team by acting as the first point of contact between Tangerine Confectionery and Atomic Live
• Leading, motivating and developing the national team in the delivery of their individual and team KPIs 
• Direct line management and leadership of Regional Managers
• Working with your team to maximise distribution, visibility and activation opportunities within the Wholesale and Independent channels.
• Driving performance standards through regular performance reviews, coaching, training and mentoring
• Ensuring that the Tangerine Confectionery Field Sales team is delivered on budget
• Delivering and managing team meetings and communication with Tangerine account team
• Ensure all reporting and data capture procedures are met

This role requires at least five year’s leadership responsibility of a National Sales Team.

Experience managing a team operating within Wholesale and Independents is essential.  

Excellent presentation and data analytical skills are required, along with an above average understanding of Excel and PowerPoint.  

Strong commercial knowledge, understanding route to market, experience in FMCG, and understanding marketing plans through and delivering this through to customers in store and depot is also key for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to work from our Client’s offices in Pontefract regularly and overnight stays are a requirement of this role.

If you are self-motivated with proven experience of building, leading and supporting a national team, this role could be for you!  

We are looking to attract and retain long term the very best sales and account management team.  

If you can demonstrate the characteristics required to contribute to and drive a high performance culture, have the ability to motivate and empower a team, with the necessary interpersonal skills to deal with a broad range of situations and are able to demonstrate solid financial and commercial awareness, we would like to hear from you.  

It is a requirement of this role that you hold a full driving licence.

Due to the geographical reach of the team, and need to regularly work with Client, Field Managers and Office team, a willingness to travel long distances and stay away from home each month is a requirement of the successful candidates.

If you can demonstrate strong skills across the required attributes & are interested in being considered for this position, please send a C.V. and covering letter by clicking the 'Apply' button