Channel Sales Manager – garden centre trade

Job title: Channel Sales Manager – garden centre trade

Location: Home based – South UK

Salary: Up to £60,000 plus bonus, company car and extensive benefits

Sector: Garden / DIY

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: NH/19814

• Join an outstanding company and lead sales in a new channel.
• Represent a highly respected brand with a first class product range.
• Selective distribution, controlled growth, premium products and high margins.

The Company:

An exciting new role with a leading international manufacturer with a reputation for excellence in product design and innovation. The company has a new focus on garden centres and department stores and seek an experienced, motivated and expert channel sales manager to drive sales growth.

The Role of Channel Sales Manager – garden centre retail:

Reporting to the senior management team, the job holder will be responsible for:

• Identifying key prospects and priorities within key garden centre / department store groups.
• Developing an action plan to achieve annual sales targets.
• Building customer specific business plans.
• Forging strong trade relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
• Planning and coordinating merchandising support in order to optimise distribution and sell-through.
• Managing product mix and pricing according to company guidelines.
• Monitoring the market and competition and take appropriate actions.
• Attending trade exhibitions.

The Benefits:

A negotiable basic salary plus performance based bonus, company car, 25 days holiday, fuel card, credit card, pension, healthcare and life assurance.

Candidate profile: Channel Sales Manager – garden centre retail:

Living in a South / Midlands location the job holder will:

• Be employed as a Key Account Manager or National Accounts Manager in a consumer goods business with strong brand identity.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of supplying suitable retailers including garden centre groups, department stores or high street retailers.
• Possess a proven track record of sales growth at head office level.
• Have a thorough understanding of in-store product presentation and how to achieve maximum impact.
• Prepared to travel widely throughout the UK.
• Commercially strong with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong journey planning and time management skills.

For more information and to apply please contact Nick Hester at Cavendish Maine:

Contact:

Name: Nick Hester       

Telephone: 01275 813030

Email: nick@cavendishmaine.com

Closing date for applications Thursday 8^th March.

We endeavor to reply to all applications but if you have not heard from us by Friday 9^th March we regret that your application will not have been successful.