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Sales Manager (NAM / Sales Manager) FMCG
FMCG Products - UK & European markets
£45-55,000 Basic + Good Commission + Benefits
This is a superb opportunity to join a high-quality FMCG Wholesale business that is currently growing rapidly both in the UK and across Europe. Continued success along with an ambitious growth plan now requires the hiring of a talented Sales Manager with great account management and business development skills. There is flexibility on the exact area you will cover within the European market - additional European language skill is required.
Product categories include Household; Beauty and Cosmetics; Personal Care; Soft Drinks; Confectionary; Grocery; Chocolate and Snacks.
The business is growing rapidly with continued ambitious growth plans across European markets. Their growth is driven by a strong supportive culture and strong motivations to achieve future success.
The ideal Sales Manager candidate will possess:
- At least three years' sales experience in the discount market, in wholesale or for an FMCG manufacturer
- Ideally experience with product categories: Beauty and Cosmetics; Personal Care; Soft Drinks; Confectionary; Grocery; Chocolate and Snacks
- Highly numerate and able to use MS applications to a competent level
- Solid commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Have a proven track record of delivering results through your own initiative and tenacity
- Able to develop existing relationships and build new customer acquisition
- Additional European languages required for European role along with experience of selling into European markets
Additional Sales Manager requirements include the following attributes:
- Pro-Active in driving commercial opportunities and in building supplier relationships
- Agile approach and able to deal with constant change and moving opportunities
- Relationships - must be an exceptionally strong relationship builder both externally with customers but also internally especially with the sales teams
- Vision - be able to see the bigger picture and long-term goals
- Grounded - willing to roll sleeves up and do the mundane
- Judgement - able to make good calls under pressure
If you are ready for a new challenge and meet the criteria set out above, then please apply now with your CV.
