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International / Export Sales Manager

Employer
LSA Recruitment Ltd
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Highly competitive + bonus
Closing date
23 Apr 2018

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

Job Details

International / Export Sales Manager

Salary: Highly competitive + bonus

Location:  London

Oppo is temptation you never have to resist. #GoodTemptation.  They are making a stand and bringing the opposites of health and indulgence together and their vision is that people everywhere can give in to their favourite sweet treats without sacrificing their health.

Oppo launched in 2014, and since then have won the Guardian UK Start-up of the Year, flown on the Queen’s Jet to Milan with the PM, been named one of the most innovative young businesses in the UK, and consistently grown by 250% each year and last year achieved 300% growth.

They are currently stocked in 2,000 stores across the UK (Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda, Holland & Barrett, Wholefoods Market and more), as well as 1,500 stores in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Nordics (Albert Heijn, Delhaize, Netto, Meny and more). By 2020 Oppo wants to be in the top 3 best-selling ice creams in Europe. Excited?   Interested? Then please read on.

Objective of the Role:

To manage and develop the existing international retailers accounts whilst also proactively identify and develop new international business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Having already gained a foothold in the international market Oppo are looking for the International/ Export Sales Manager to join them and be responsible for:

  • Researching and developing new business with international retailers, agents and where necessary distribution partners to establish the Oppo brand within their markets
  • Continue to build strong relationships with the existing accounts ensuring further development and revenue growth
  • Developing, negotiating and agreeing joint business plans
  • Attending regular meetings with both new and existing clients
  • P&L responsibilities
  • Budget management
  • NPD, pricing, merchandising and plannograms

The role is suited to a FMCG sales professional who can demonstrate a proven track record in international sales, ideally gained within the food and drinks sector.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience of managing international retailer accounts
  • Able to give examples of opening new markets and business opportunities
  • Some understanding of trade marketing
  • Have built strong working relationships with buyers and senior decision makers
  • Great influencing skills coupled with clear and confident communication skills
  • Creative presenter and excellent negotiator.

Ideal skills and experience:

  • Food and Drink products
  • Fluency in German

If this is a role that excites you and that you know you can succeed in please email both your CV and your salary / package expectations to helen@lsarec.co.uk or call 01206 266736 to discuss this opportunity further.

ALL DIRECT AND THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARD TO LSA RECUITMENT LTD

 

 

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About LSA Recruitment Ltd

LSA Recruitment Ltd was formed in 2005 with a drive to form a recruitment company that consistently delivers a high level of service to both clients and candidates. We are frequently approached by businesses and candidates alike because they expect something additional from a recruitment company. We are an independent company that provide a tailored service in the recruitment of Sales and Marketing, HR and Financial professionals from Junior to Director Level within a variety of sectors. Our service is offered across the UK, and it shouldn’t surprise you to know that we are professional, dedicated consultants driven to understanding your needs, paying attention to the detail to deliver the results you expect.

Recruitment is an industry based upon people; our philosophy is simple but incredibly effective. We deliver a high level of service - listening, understanding and learning about you and your requirements, what matters to you matters to us.

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