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Location - Field Based Covering North West / West Midlands Salary - up to40k 10% Bonus Car Allowance more benefits Our client is Ireland's No.1 vitamin and mineral supplement provider.The company started 12 years ago and formulates, manufactures, and distributes a range of super supplements which are exported throughout the world to over 48 different countries. An opportunity has arisen to join their UK Sales team. They are seeking to recruit an Area Sales Manager (UK North). Job Details The role of Area Sales Manager at is to develop sales and build relationships with our existing and new retailers & consumers across the Territory. The successful candidate will report directly to The UK Country Manager and will ideally live on the territory.We are looking for someone who has held a similar role and has in-depth knowledge of the VMS category and/ or a passion for nutrition. Key areas of responsibility in the role of Area Sales Manager,include but are not limited to: Develop sales and achieve your weekly, quarterly & annual targets. Increase distribution numbers & rate of sale in your area. Identifying & acting on new business opportunities. In-store merchandising & POS placement. Implement and execute the operational field strategy for the area. Contribute to the delivery of all key financials, budgets and targets. Educate customers on our product range,market and category opportunities. Make events & tastings educational and informative. Introduce new products & meet brand distribution targets. Agree & implement promotions with your customers to drive sales & brand awareness. Build & maintain good relationships with both internal departments & external customers. Know your competitors and what's going on in the market. Maintain and update the company CRM on a daily basis. Person Detail The ideal candidate for the role of Area Sales Manager must have a proven track record in FMCG retail sales & a strong knowledge of the Territory. You will have excellent time management skills and the ability to demonstrate your ability to work independently. This role requires you to be highly organised, sales focused,target driven whilst also possessing a dynamic and flexible attitude to change. Your ability to build relationships with a wide range of people is essential. Essential Criteria A minimum of 3-5years' experience in commercial sales ideally in VMS or Pharma Relevant industry experience or a 3rdlevel qualification in a relevant area. Demonstrative knowledge of Health Store & Pharmacy sectors & nutrition. Excellent can-do attitude and a team player Excellent communication skills Experience & component negotiation & selling skills. Excellent planning & time management skills Competent problem solver Computer literate & a working knowledge of a CRM tool. Full clean Driver's License
About the opportunity. A very exciting role where you will lead the day to day activities of the store. Reporting to the Store Manager Hub you will support the team to provide the very best in store customer experience at Boots Opticians and from start to the end of the customer journey.Key responsibilities include: Leading the team instore to deliver a culture of exceptional care for colleagues and customers, putting the customers at the heart of my decision makingDriving the team to deliver the Hub local plans for Enhanced ServicesProactively managing clinics on the day to drive up productivity and efficiencyI am responsible for the day to day maintenance Clinical and Health and Safety standards in storeSupporting the Store Manager Hub to deliver the highest retailing standards, walking the shop floor on every day, having a robust operational platform to deliver clean, a well presented shop floor and clinical areas and that our colleagues are at their best all of the timeSupport the development of the Optical Consultant teamKeyholder responsibilities, ensuring the operational procedures of the store are followed About you. You will have leadership experience and be widely respected by peers, customers, Store Manager - Hub and Area Manager. Key capabilities include: The ability to train and guide store colleagues.You will be a motivator and great communicator in both 1:1 and group situations.Full training providedCreating a positive in store culture with a delivery mind-set. You will be a great listener and have your finger on the store pulse.Keeping up to date with your own learning and development. Our Benefits. We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you: Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus schemeExcellent opportunities to develop and career opportunities across Boots Opticians, Retail and Pharmacy.Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay£100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a babyFlexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only)Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekGenerous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians and Boots Hearingcare)Access to corporate third-party discounts, including retail, cinema, holidays and more (UK only)Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund, a registered charity that offers support to eligible current and former colleagues in the UK, as well as their immediate relatives, at times of financial hardship. All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility. Why Boots? Boots Opticians is one of the leading optical chains in the UK. We're all about enriching the lives of every person who walks through our door; including yours. Bring your skills to a business that offers genuine career progression thanks to sheer diversity of stores and roles and expect to be supported and developed from day one. What's next? Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment. Diversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to support our colleagues to achieve a good work life balance.This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check, Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.