The Company

Our retained client is a entrepreneurial fast growth JV subsidiary of a larger global corporate selling branded beauty tools and accessories to all the major UK retailers, including the grocery multiples. 

The Role

To manage all of their existing business with the Grocery Multiples and oversee all of the other accounts by managing and supporting the direct reports. You will develop a strategic sales plan for the business that reflects management of the existing portfolio and to deliver growth from their existing business as well as targeting new business. 

The Person

The successful candidate MUST have recent UK retail grocery sales experience in any FMCG category and experience and a background of sales and account management in a similar role within FMCG is essential.
* A very high level of commercial acumen with an ability to clearly demonstrate an understanding of financials (P&L, budgets, profitability and margins)
* Highly numerate with analysing, interpreting and presenting consumer data.
* Proven track record of success in terms of sales and profit growth.
* Provide evidence of achievement of sales and profit targets, increase in turnover of an established client base and expansion of portfolio.
* Able to demonstrate a real passion for the "Beauty’ category
* Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written with a creative flair for preparing and delivering outstanding and sales focussed presentations
* Willing and able to travel nationally on a regular basis with overnight stays if necessary.
* Willing and able to have a strong presence in the office as well as customer facing.
* Ability to demonstrate fast, logical, commerciality
* Must be able to drive and own a car.

The Rewards

* Salary to c £75,00
* Car allowance
* Bonus 
* Pension

Remote role with 1 day a week in the office ( East Midlands)