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European Sales Manager- Consumer Goods

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
England, Dorset, Poole
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
30 Jun 2017

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Job Details



I am currently recruiting an European Sales Manager- Consumer Goods position for an ever-evolving, multi-million pound organisation based in Dorset. An organisation which prides itself on innovation and creative thinking, this is an opportunity not to be missed for ambitious sales individuals looking to further their career.

Client Details

My client is well established in the market, working with leading retailers and blue-chip organisations alike. This highly regarded company which has won awards for being most ambitious the organisation rewards those who think outside of the box and challenge the norm. An organisation which operates on a global scale they pride themselves on their training and development programmes to ensure that members of staff can achieve their true potential.

With a close knit team and an open door policy, my client prides itself on its work culture, maintaining a strong work life balance and a structured approach to career progression.

Description



The European Sales Manager- Consumer Goods will be responsible for managing and developing a well established region within the offline channel. With responsibility for a wide own-brand portfolio, this is a hands on role to identify new growth opportunities alongside the head of international sales.

The key responsibilities within the role include;
  • Analysing market trends and and competitor activity to identify new opportunities
  • Increase market presence and exceed targets for the region
  • Negotiation of commercial terms with customers
  • Attending both local and international trade shows.
  • Promotional plans
  • Training and development of direct reports






  • Profile

    The European Sales Manager- Consumer Goods will;
    • Have previous sales experience within the retail sector
    • Be Degree educated (or equivalent)
    • Have experience in developing accounts
    • Proven record in developing new business
    • Strong communication & communication skills
    • Be commercially astute
    • Be an ambitious self starter looking to further their career
    • Have strong analytical skills
    • Have experience in the management and development of direct reports












    Job Offer

    The role offers an attractive salary and other benefits.

    Company

    Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.

    Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!

    Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us

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