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Regional Sales Manager/ Brand Ambassador

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary
£30000 - £31000 per annum
Closing date
23 Mar 2018

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

Job Details



The primary purpose of this role is to drive sales of our clients Gin family through on trade accounts by working with and motivating wholesaler field and telesales personnel, and through direct sales to on trade customers. In addition, you will provide marketing support for the brand by attending gin festivals and other related events. You will be given considerable freedom to develop sales in your area, and success will be well rewarded.

Client Details

Our client are a UK Based Spirits & Beer Business with a difference, they are innovation and passionate about quality with a wide range of fantastic tasting products. Due to record breaking success they are now looking to appoint a RSM to manage and develop the North West of England - with the support and guidance from the head of sales.

Description

  • Establish strong relationships with wholesaler field and telesales teams to get their involvement and support in gaining new customers;




  • Target and gain new customers directly; also via wholesalers




  • Identify effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities;




  • Be the face of our clients Gin on your territory - from introducing exciting new products, engaging the bar trade and representing the brand at consumer events e.g. gin tastings;




  • Routinely train bar staff to understand the brand, the perfect pour, cocktails and to encourage optimum pricing;




  • Effective and structured journey planning and demonstrate a good use of time management






  • Create and execute joint business plans with key accounts, and review business volume and business building initiatives with key partner venues on a weekly and monthly basis;




  • Develop, manage and evolve the Territory plan for your region;








Profile

  • Worked in a similar position within the drinks industry for at least 5 years;




  • Well connected to key figures within the on trade scene either through previous work experience or personal connections;




  • Solid understanding of the local On-Trade industry in the North West;




  • Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills and strong commercial acumen;




  • Evidence of building effective relationships at all levels across multiple customers and executing customer business and activation plans;




  • Proven track record of working independently and delivering results; self-motivated, and able to manage time and workload to optimise effectiveness;




  • Should positively and professionally represent the company and brand at all times, with a style which is relaxed but professional, informal yet commercial;




  • Full UK driving license.




Job Offer

  • Brilliant package
  • great company and culture to work for




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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