Regional Sales Development Manager

We have an opportunity to join our team, working in this fast-paced environment. You will have end-to-end account management of the relationship with our retailers, based on sound commercial input and superb service.

Deliver sales and margin across Manchester with close management of debt, a defined geographical area robust store development and implementation of business initiatives, achieved through effective influencing and a strong personal brand. 

Fully accountable for the delivery of all KPIs and comms/engagement with our retailers.

Your main responsibilities:

• Achieve set sales plans and implement strategies to grow the area sales by targets.
• Ensure profitability of the area by budgets, targets, and sales mix
• Maximise retailer support for the independent brand.
• Ensure key accounts and members are serviced and supported with a range of tailored support.
• Delivery of business initiatives by set timescales ensuring full ownership, commitment, and right-first-time implementation.
• Identify opportunities for capital expenditure and development with members, working closely with the development team to ensure a strong conversion rate.
• Provide insight from our customers back into the business which can be utilised to improve the offer and services to customers.
• Outstanding ambassador for the brand, always ensuring positive comms and compliance with the brand standards.

About You

• Strong commercial understanding of the Pet Food industry including competitor market activity and market trends.
• Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development.
• Knowledge of PC applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full detailed knowledge of CPOS/EPOS including interrogation of data and ability to support the retailers with the use of the same.
• Outstanding presenting and influencing skills
• A confident, driven, and enthusiastic self-starter
• A great problem solver with outstanding judgement
• Ability to prioritise and strike a balance between proactive and reactive.
• Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding organisational skills with requests made centrally responded to within deadlines and returned in full.

What next?

If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose “Apply now” to fill out our short application and submit your CV!