The aim of this role is to pro-actively manage and develop existing/new supplier relationships to increase sales levels as well as identifying product. Maximise our earning potential for the Group by negotiating the best commercial terms along with additional marketing and funding support from our suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to ensure where possible guaranteed overrides, targeted overrides, marketing funds, tactical offers / exclusives and staff incentives are negotiated and communicated where appropriate.
Maximising overall sales throughout the group, by identifying product that would be suitable to market, with the support from the suppliers.
Meet with suppliers to build and maintain supplier relationships.
Hold weekly market trend discussions with suppliers and effectively communicate market position to line manager, in preparation for weekly trading meetings.
Support relationship management with the Sales, Product and Marketing departments to ensure funding opportunities from suppliers are maximised in order for personal and department KPI’s to be achieved.
Raise sponsorship funds from suppliers for Hays and Independence Group Conferences.
Deal with branch queries for suppliers such as commission, price matches, errors, and general queries and use problem solving skills to bring to resolution.
Continual review of all internal processes and procedures, ensuring agreed departmental processes and ...