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Role: Distribution Sales Specialist - Europe
Location: UK Remote (with option to work from office if preferred)
Salary: Up to £53,000 + benefits
Travel: European travel up to 40%
Are you ready to drive growth, build strong relationships, and travel across Europe? This exciting Distribution Sales Specialist role with a leading global manufacturing company offers the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level. It's also a high-probability application as we're working this role exclusively for the client.
About the Role
As the Distribution Sales Specialist, you'll be pivotal in managing and growing the company's sales through its European distribution network. Working closely with the European Distribution Manager, you'll have direct responsibility for a portfolio of distributors, ensuring they meet their targets while supporting their development and growth.
What you'll do:
- Lead sales activities for assigned accounts, including pricing, growth targets, and expanding the opportunity pipeline to drive profitability
- Build and strengthen partnerships with distributors and end customers through regular visits and quarterly review sessions
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and seminars to promote the company and its offerings
- Set and track KPIs for distributors, identify gaps and implement corrective action plans to ensure consistent success
- Collaborate with the Head of Global Distribution to analyse performance data, compare it against forecasts and budgets, and highlight areas for improvement
- Assist in evaluating new distribution candidates and ensuring all existing partners align with performance criteria
Ideal experience:
- c2-3+ years of sales/business development, especially if this was within a manufacturing setting and/or working with distributors
- Experience growing business profitability through structured growth plans, negotiation skills, and the ability to marshal resources to support distributors
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of building and maintaining strong business relationships
- Analytical and financial insight, with experience tracking performance metrics and driving improvements
- Comfortable with up to 40% European travel, representing the company at events and with key stakeholders
Why Join?
This role offers unparalleled exposure to European markets, the chance to work with a supportive team in a global leader, and the flexibility of remote working. With regular travel and opportunities to influence strategy, you'll enjoy personal and professional growth while driving impactful results.
Please apply ASAP if of interest
