Field Sales Account Executive - South West (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for a Field Sales Account Executive - South West
(Maternity Cover - up to 12 months)
Job Description
As a Field Sales Account Executive, you are responsible for goal attainment at many levels of the business within an assigned geographical area. You will be required to live within that same area, with call points being Professional Hair and Beauty Salons. You will exemplify business acumen to maintain and develop plans in the direct sale of Beauty Works Professional products.
In addition, you will develop the territory by generating a strong lead list of professional salon prospects. Along with striving for new business, you will have the ability to ring-fence, grow, and develop existing accounts. Face-to-face account management is a prerequisite, requiring you to be on the road visiting salons for the majority of your working week. A proven track record of sales achievements, ideally in the Professional Hair and Beauty Sector, is essential.
You will work in collaboration with The Regional Sales & Training Manager and fellow team members to execute corporate directives.
You need to be a highly skilled professional who is resourceful, independent, and self-disciplined with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships. Strong persuasion, presentation skills, and a clear focused mindset are required.
Required Attributes
* Minimum 3 years on-the-road sales experience is essential
* Background in the hair and beauty industry preferred, but not essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
* Strong organizational and planning skills
* Valid driver’s license
* Strong presentation and communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail and time management
* Ability to create strong and trustworthy business relationships
* Results-driven to achieve individual plus team targets across all sectors of the business
* Strong negotiation and selling techniques
* A professional ‘get it done’ attitude
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail
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