Sales Manager

A fantastic opportunity is waiting for a Sales Manager to join a fast-growing company and to build a long-term career.

Navson, an international brand-driven company, operating in a number of sectors is searching for a self-motivated entrepreneurial Sales Manager who ideally has a strong background in FMCG.

The Navson vision is to innovate and succeed in offering indispensable differences, whilst delivering products of the highest quality that meet changing and challenging customer needs. Their brand portfolio targets key growth categories, whilst investment in product development, branding and marketing ensures we continue to increase market share.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Director’s to implement and deliver the sales strategy
• Report to senior management on sales performance - in line with business expectations, KPIs and sales targets
• Manage, lead and motivate the sales team to deliver results
• Ensure that the sales team achieve their own personal targets Implement – where relevant - national business plans
• Build promotional plans with sales team and customers to ensure growth
• Drive a positive and successful sales culture driving best in class practices at all times maintain the very highest customer service approach at all times
• Support the management of social media through the website, twitter, Facebook and Instagram top maximise market position and reputation in the industry
• Liaise with other departments to resolve issues and maximise opportunities
• Negotiate with sales team for product feature and/or display within accounts

Performance Measurements:

• Achieve monthly sales targets and KPI's
• Deliver against distribution, volume and other commercial metrics
• Deliver product distribution growth Implementation & execution of National Promotional Activity
• Optimisation of the sales team activities (area coverage, client visits, new business targets)
• Ensuring an effective sales journey call plan is developed to meet business and customer needs

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proven track record in sales 
• A passionate and driven salesperson Background in FMCG
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work and succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Target driven with good negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to work well with others, network and build relationships
• Strong selling & negotiation skills
• Demonstrate solid business acumen
• Competent in using customer data systems
• Comfortably present to all levels
• Show strong organisational and time management skills
• Establish rapport and build relations across all levels

Remuneration:

• Competitive Package plus opportunity to work for entrepreneurial and growing FMCG Business.
• Company vehicle / Allowance
• Laptop & Phone
• Contributory pension scheme