The Sofidel Group
The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries with more than 6,500 employees and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Role: Sofidel UK currently has a rare, permanent opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking sales professional to join our successful Away-From-Home team as a Regional Sales Manager. This role is full-time and requires travel throughout your assigned area (London and the south of England) to visit customers on a weekly basis and to our offices when required. The ideal candidate will be based in the Home Counties or along the M1 corridor.
Main duties/responsibilities:
1. Represent the Company in marketing activities including trade shows, seminars and client relations meetings
2. Understand the competitive market and overcome obstacles with new and existing clients to enhance sales
3. Identify new market customers, obtain and maintain new business
4. Analyse market information and forecast sales information to aid the development and implementation of the sales strategy
5. Build and foster excellent customer relationships
6. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
7. Increase sales and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer care and products
8. Work collaboratively with customers to understand their requirements and demonstrate how Sofidel can aid in achieving these
9. Report and analyse sales activity to the Country Sales Manager identifying key accounts, new business opportunities and potential risks
Additional Skills/Requirements:
1. Driven and self-motivated individual
2. Proven experience and successful track record of sales and achieving targets
3. Confident and professional communication style
4. Demonstrable experience selling to the corporate sector
5. Ability to build new business
6. Proven track record of B2B sales
7. Knowledge of the paper industry - desirable
Benefits of working for Sofidel include (but not limited to):
1. Competitive salary
2. Annual bonus (subject to achieving KPI's)
3. Salary sacrifice pension
4. Company car
5. Life Assurance of X3 of salary
6. Remote working
7. Private Healthcare
8. 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
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