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Sales Executive- FMCG

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
England, Berkshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
25 Aug 2017

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

Job Details



An exciting opportunity has arisen with a multi-billion pound global FMCG organisation. This junior role provides a platform for career growth both within the organisation and FMCG.

Client Details

My client is one of the market leaders within the industry, experiencing year on year growth over the past few years in the UK alone. An organisation which invests heavily in its staff the company provides ongoing career development and learning, with a transparent career structure.

Based at the HQ headquarters in Berkshire, the company prides itself on its work ethic and culture, provides a working environment which facilitates career development and growth through pushing individuals to achieve their true potential.

Description

The Sales Executive- FMCG forms an essential part within the sales team and other departments within the organisation to achieve growth. The role is a supportive role, responsible for the coordination of sales data and budgets to provide insight to consumer data and increase sales.



The Sales Executive- FMCG will be responsible for:
  • The planning and tracking of business plans throughout the organisation
  • Reviewing forcasts and promotional plans
  • Managing the promotional database and maintaining its accuracy
  • Working in conjunction with NAM's and NAE's to track sales with key accounts
  • Monitor competitor behaviour and the market as a whole to implement pricing and promotional activity
  • Providing support to the sales team as a whole as and when required.




























  • Profile

    The Sales Executive- FMCG will:
    • Be educated to a degree level
    • Be commercial and analytical
    • Be a strong communicator
    • Be entrepreneurial and creative, having the ability to think outside of the box
    • Be able to display a demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving
    • Be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
    • Possess a full UK driving licence
    • Be within commutable distance to Berkshire
    • Have flexibility to travel


    Job Offer

    The role offers a competitive salary with great progression opportunities.

    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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