Sales Professional Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to drive business growth and expand existing customer relationships in a dynamic FMCG environment. As the primary point of contact for key retail and foodservice accounts, you will be responsible for building strong relationships, driving sales performance, and identifying new commercial opportunities to support strategic growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Sales Growth
* Support the management of retail and foodservice accounts to achieve strong sales results and growth targets.
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring excellent communication and service delivery.
* Execute customer plans and complete all required internal and external documentation.
Commercial Planning & Data Analysis
As a seasoned sales professional, you will be responsible for analysing sales data and customer insights to develop commercial plans that optimise KPI performance. This involves:
* Identifying strategic opportunities using customer, market, and product performance data.
* Monitoring competitor activity, consumer trends, and market developments to support sales and NPD strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
You will work closely with marketing, planning, supply chain, production, and logistics teams to ensure effective delivery of customer initiatives. This includes:
* Assisting in coordinating promotional activity, product launches, and customer campaigns.
Reporting & Performance Tracking
Prepare regular reports outlining sales performance, trends, risks, and recommended actions. You will also provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform commercial decision-making.
Knowledge, Education & Experience
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Strong analytical skills with experience working with sales or market data.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Commercially aware, preferably with experience in FMCG or retail environments.
* Proactive, results-oriented, and highly organised.
* Able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and departments.
* Strong IT skills, including Excel and CRM systems.
Benefits
Our client offers an attractive package of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Performance-based bonus
* Employee discount scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Supportive, collaborative workplace culture
* Free onsite parking
* Flexible working options
* Mileage/travel expenses