Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established but expanding global company as they look to grow their sales and account management team based in Newark on Trent.

You will be an essential part of the business as you manage relationships with the UK’s major retailers and develop partnerships with prospects. This is your opportunity to join a rewarding employer with an excellent company culture, family feel and hybrid working opportunities split between home and their brand new office.

In return for your hard work, they are offering a fantastic salary of up to c£50,000 per annum and bonus (typically 10 to 15% of annual salary), alongside a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays), flexible working opportunities (60% office based 40% home based) and likely career progression as the company continues to grow.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and unit sales within existing key retail accounts
• Develop new client portfolio through multiple channels including outbound calling, emailing and networking
• Utilise LinkedIn Navigator to perform market research and identify new business opportunities
• Meet with clients and prospects on an ad hoc basis with occasional travel required
• Perform commercial calculations to ensure revenue and profitability is maximised
• Support pricing, imaging and relationship building with smaller accounts where required
• Attend a small number of UK Trade Shows to promote brand and build relationships within the retail world

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable track record of managing and developing sales value and profitability
• Previous key account management experience of major UK retailers
• Previous key account management experience within homeware, hardware or similar sector is preferred
• Previous sales experience of branded and private label goods is desirable
• Confident user of MS Office apps including Excel
• Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn, particularly LinkedIn Navigator * Experience with online marketplaces is desirable

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time

Salary: up to c£40,000 to £50,000 per annum D.O.E. and discretionary bonus

Location: Newark on Trent (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.