- Identify and manage both our existing sales pipeline and the development of new business opportunities.
- Design and implement new marketing and sales business proposals that create opportunities.
- Identify trends and customer needs and respond effectively to the needs of each customer.
- Work with the stores and call centre to maximise business opportunities from inbound enquiries.
- Create and continuously develop a list of potential Regional National Accounts from own market research and available databases.
- Account management of Key national accounts ensuring customer satisfaction through regular engagements on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
- Develop Chamber of Commerce relationships.
- Monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers, and meet regularly with managers and stakeholders to discuss strategy
- Liaison with regional and area managers on any issues and sales opportunities.
- B2B and B2C sales and business development experience preferably in a multi-site retail environment.
- An excellent flair and experience in new business development and building up, managing and nurturing a solid list of contacts to maximise sales opportunities for the stores.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in sales techniques.
- Strong level of planning, prioritising and diary management.
- Previous experience of working both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Be naturally target driven and always exploring every possible opportunity.
- Identify and leverage trends within different industries.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical skills with a proactive mind-set
- Have a full driving licence and own transport.
- An excellent career in a fast-growing business
- Superb annual leave entitlement
- Training & Mentoring programme for great career progression
- Company Sick Pay
- Access to exclusive perks via Perkbox membership
- Long Service recognition