Solent Group Widnes, United Kingdom Licensing
Company Description
Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.
Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.
Position
POSITION: Head of Sales
REPORTS TO: Commercial Director
LINE MANAGEMENT: Yes
LOCATION: Flexible- Hybrid
TRAVEL: Yes
The Opportunity- Head of Sales
We currently have a newly created role to lead our dynamic sales team at Xpel. You will be an expert in discount retailers and have a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset to drive the sales strategy to new heights.
Other key elements of this role are to lead and mentor a high performing team, while building strong relationships internally within the business and externally with key retailers.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales strategy including analysing trends and identifying customer opportunities
2. Lead, mentor and inspire the sales team to develop them into a high performing sales team.
3. Managing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, objective setting
4. Customer relationship management
5. Cross functional collaboration across all departments
About You
1. Minimum 5 years in the discount arena, well networked and understands private label, tertiary and branded products
2. Leadership experience managing and developing a team
3. High level negotiation skills with a proven background in new business development
4. Personable with the ability to build relationships at all levels
What we offer
1. Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
2. Structured bonuses (based on company & individual performance)
3. Salary sacrifice pension scheme
4. Medical cash plan
5. Work flexibly: work where it works for you
6. 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
7. Learning and development and progression opportunities
Please visit us at https://solentgroup.co.uk/work-with-us/ for further details.
At Solent Group, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our global teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
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