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Business Development Manager

Employer
Parna Recruitment
Location
Central London
Salary
£32,000 -£50,000 (Negotiable)+ Commission-Bonus (
Closing date
9 Mar 2018

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

The opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity for career driven individuals to join a category-defining premium vape company. Headquartered in Central London this rapidly growing organisation is seeking dynamic business & brand development managers to join their launch team.

Our client is a vaping solution like no other. This device mimics the ritual of smoking whilst dispensing with the harmful aspects that come from burning tobacco and our aim is simple; Our Client wants to move as many people away from smoking cigarettes as possible. Not only does this product look amazing it is so much more than a beautiful object, connecting with your smartphone and gives the user full control over their vaping experience.

Our Client has an impressive Board of Directors and is looking for a professional candidate from a strong professional business development background to converge with the culture of the business

The role:

The successful candidates will play an active role in laying the foundations for this exciting business.  Focusing initially on London’s luxury markets within on-trade / high end vape stores / influencer outlets and luxury department stores.

Business Development Managers will work very closely with the Sales Director and the Trade Marketing team.

  • Representing and developing a strong brand in the Vape Sector and influencer channels
  • Generating new leads in the form of stockists and retailers
  • Building high-level relationships with your clients and distributors
  • Developing and implementing mechanisms for the company to successfully hit its sales targets
  • Expanding the end-user base both on and offline
  • Reporting to company directors and presenting projections based on industry trends
  • Managing activation agency relationship
  • Managing / Supporting a calendar of activation events with key clients and customers
  • Supporting the marketing team to ensure all company efforts are aligned

Required Skills:

  • Experience bringing and developing new business to high end companies / On-trade relationships or existing contacts in the sector.
  • Passion for the vape category
  • Excellent communication and negotiating skills
  • A natural business flare, willing to work from the ground up within a start-up to build a successful business

 

Preferred skills:

  • Strong sales background
  • An entrepreneurial mentality and ability to wear many hats
  • On-trade / FMCG / Luxury experience
  • Confident presentation skills

Package:

  • Negotiable and competitive
  • Travel expenses
  • Possibility for share options within the business
  • Genuine opportunity for career growth

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