Our client is looking for individuals with experience of interacting directly with general trade / retailers. Ideally, you will have business development experience working for well-known brands but not essential.

You will have the opportunity to work in the independent and convenience retail channels raising awareness of and generating sales of their product.

They will be looking for you to deliver against defined weekly sales and performance related targets, growing brand presence in various stores. This is achieved by ensuring high levels of compliance, displays, planograms, stock level and product offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in Partnership with key decision makers to expand and deepen product awareness.
• Demonstrate a Return by signing retailers up to their incentive platform & encourage engagement by maintaining your visits.
• Take Ownership of your territory and be the personable & professional face of the brand.
• Be Upstanding in recording accurate data and sharing any issues, needs and successes.
• Demonstrate Determination & expertly handle objections or concerns the retailer may have using your knowledge and skills.

What will you need to succeed?

• A flexible approach (occasional requirement to cover calls in neighbouring territories).
• Strong sales & negotiation skills.
• Tenacity and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and engaging experiences to your allocated retailers.
• An in-depth understanding of retail is helpful, alongside previous field marketing experience.
• Flexibility, individuals who can learn new products and processes quickly and effectively.
• Strong listening skills, including good communication & presentation skills.
• Excellent time management.
• IT Literacy.

40 hours per week, 6-month contract with potential to extend.

Note: you must have full UK driving licence and use of own car to be considered for this role.

Salary: £22k pa pro rata + KPI related bonus + paid expenses + pension + technology/mobile tablet + full training provided + other benefits.

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