Sales Representative

• A great opportunity for an ambitious Representative to develop a career
• Cover a high value sales area, calling on independent garden centres
• A fun and fast paced working environment

The Company:

• A successful, privately owned company with a 25 year track record supplying the UK retail market with strong outdoor leisure brands.
• A commitment to great designs, new technology and dynamic marketing make this company the first-choice supplier for many Buyers within garden centres and major high street retailers.   

The Role of Sales Representative:

• The company has an exciting new opportunity for a motivated and tenacious Sales Representative to assist with the management of existing business while seeking new customers in a high value area.
• Sales area: South of UK and South Wales – centred in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey or Bristol

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Sales Director. Develop a planned journey cycle of visits to new and existing independent retailers and key accounts.
• Understand Buyers’ needs and make effective sales presentations.
• Identify and prospect new revenue customers.
• Review and report personal sales performance.
• Regular internal communication and liaison.
• Attend trade / retail exhibitions.

Candidate Profile for this Sales Representative Opportunity: 

• Living in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey or Bristol we are looking for a Sales Representative with field sales experience and high potential for the future.
• Ideally you will have experience of selling to garden centres and some trade relationships that you can maintain.
• Comprehensive product training will be provided but a proven ability to sell to independent retailers or branches of retail groups is important.

We are also looking for:

• A disciplined self-starter, results driven and committed to achieving career progression.
• Energetic with excellent personal presentation and communication skills.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with retail customers.
• Professional, committed and keen to embrace new challenges.
• Computer literate in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

The Rewards:

• This role offers a basic salary of £25,000 plus a quarterly open-ended commission, company car, laptop and mobile.

Contact:

Nick Hester

Reference:

NH/22433

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