Retail Sales Manager (North)
£45,000 - £50,000 OTE + bonus of up the 35% + Car
North of England predominantly Manchester and Birmingham
Permanent, Full Time
Ready to accelerate your career in sales?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Sales Manager to join us to assist in the development of sales within the Retail sector in the North of the UK through specification of Gerflor & Gradus company products.
Base and geographical area:
You will be based at home with approximately 80% travel throughout the North of the UK. You will predominantly cover Manchester and Birmingham.
The area also includes Scotland & North Wales, however seldom physical presence will be required in these areas.
There will be on average 1 night overnight stay per week.
The role:
Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will focus equally on maintaining and developing our existing customer base as well as identifying and securing new contract accounts within designated geographical areas.
The sectors you will be working within include: High Street Retailers, Corporate End Users, Interior Furnishings, A&D, Specification sales, End Users, Main contractors.
Main responsibilities:
Securing project specifications with high street retailers, to follow the same from beginning (specification) to end (supply)
Assisting the Head of Retail in defining and implementing a clear strategy for the development of the Retail Sector in line with the companys overall strategy.
Gathering market intelligence to help estimate market potential and market share of Gerflor and its competitors.
Attending appropriate exhibitions within Europe.
Ensuring customer account and project data is kept up to date
Listening to market and customer feedback to maintain an aligned approach and competitive advantage
About you
This role is suited to an experienced sales professional with a successful track record; it would be an advantage to have existing contacts and experience with a building products bias.
Youll be confident in proposing and delivering strong practical innovative business plans and have a collaborative approach to motivate others but within a largely autonomous role.
Key requirements
Solid experience in a new business development or a senior sales capacity ideally in the Retail Sector
Experience of B2B selling
Excellent interpersonal skills and attitude
Flexible, dynamic, and highly organised method of working
Confident communicator verbal and written
Passion for providing excellent customer service
Keen eye for detail
Results driven
Experience in the retail sector from selling to, or working within - Desirable
Understanding of the shopfitting and retail design processes - Desirable
Experience of B2C selling and specifying - Desirable
Experience of the commercial flooring and interiors industry - Desirable
What we offer in return
Potential bonus of up to 35% of salary based on a mix of business performance and achievement of personal objectives.
Laptop / Mobile Phone
Company Car
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas)
Your birthday annual leave day
Employee Benefits Platform (VIVUP) (inc. discounted shopping and Cycle to work scheme)
Additional annual leave purchase scheme
Group life insurance and death in service
Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months
Occupational Health Services
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 free confidential advice
Discounted Gym Membership with Everlast Gym
Free parking on all sites
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