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Sales & Export Manager

Employer
iPRO Group of Companies
Location
Office: Kent Travel: National & Extensive International
Salary
Up to £80k Basic
Closing date
14 Sep 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying, National Accounts, Sales, Supply Chain & Logistics

LOCATION

Office: Kent

Travel: National & Extensive International

SALARY

Up to £80k Basic + Benefits

FUNCTION

National & International Sales & Account Management

BUSINESS SECTOR

Food & Drink

HOURS

Full Time

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

POST CLOSES

14th September 2018

THE INDUSTRY SECTOR

IPRO stands for “Integrity” and “PROfessionalism”. iPro Sport is a fast paced, expanding brand cementing a firm presence in the industry, the iPro Sport mission is simple: To provide healthy hydration, inspire dedication and support the growth of global sport, health, fitness and active lifestyles.

In recent years there has been an increase in demand from consumers for low-sugar soft drinks, which are not just substituted with artificial sweeteners. With a growing demand for natural and multifunctional drinks, iPro Sport has a clear competitive edge as a low-sugar, healthy hydration drink with the educated consumer in mind who leads a more active lifestyle and are proactive about their health and wellbeing.

THE ROLE

You will be joining a fast paced, growing hydration drinks business with an impressive portfolio of global customers, growth and pioneering product and brand innovation. The over arching strategic objective is to drive both product sales volume, brand exposure and to increase market dominance. Whilst you will be fully supported by the team, the emphasis will very much be on you to demonstrate your commitment and passion for the role and to show how you can deliver your objectives, exceed targets and help grow the business in the short, medium and long-term.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SALES & EXPORT MANAGER

iPro Sport have a global business model and export to markets across the world. The company has a track record of growing sales, driving profitability and can offer its staff an entrepreneurial, close-knit and inclusive working culture.

  • Report to the board of Directors with a view to further growing key international markets
  • You will inherit a number of existing international markets whilst also targeting new business in other regions
  • The role offers great autonomy and the chance to shape a sales strategy, overall budget and build the account base. It’s also a highly incentivised role with the opportunity to be rewarded well financially
  • Develop and nurture customer relationships to support sales growth
  • Driving and retaining distribution
  • Drive distribution of existing products and new products
  • Negotiate all elements of pricing, terms and promotions within business guidelines
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the products market position and brand strategy
  • Representing the company with the highest of standards at all times

THE PERSON

You need to be self-motivated to work alone as well as being able to work within a team; you must be target driven, work well under pressure, be responsive to deadlines and fully accountable for personal and team objectives. You must have recent experience in FMCG sales, ideally within the sports drink and/or soft drinks industry. The ideal candidate will:

  • Represent iPro Sport in a personable style with a positive attitude
  • A willingness to strive to be the best version of yourself and exceed company expectations
  • Energetic, determined, driven and hungry for success with a passion and energy for sales
  • To travel extensively
  • Commercial approach to business and have experience in other functions such as operations, logistics and supply chain
  • Full clean driving license
  • The legal right to work in the UK

BENEFITS

Computer + Phone + Car + Fuel + Travel Expenses + Performance Related Bonus* 

*Subject to achieving sales targets

HOW TO APPLY

If you can demonstrate strong skills across the required attributes & are interested in being considered for a position, please email your C.V. and covering letter to HR@iProSport.com

Please state the reference: Sales & Export Manager 0818 in the subject of your email.

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