A leading luxury employer brand dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their customers with a strong presence in the UK market and a committed to innovation, excellence, and building lasting relationships with key clients are seeking an experienced Wholesale Sales Manager to lead a dedicated team and drive the wholesale business to new heights.
Responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue growth targets, you will lead a team of sales executives, manage key accounts, and identify new business opportunities to expand market presence.
The Role:
- Sales Strategy Development: Create and execute a comprehensive wholesale sales strategy aligned with company goals.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and motivate the wholesale sales team to achieve targets and foster professional growth.
- Key Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the customer base.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive activities.
- Sales Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and budgets for senior management.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product development, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
- Negotiation and Contracts: Negotiate terms and conditions with customers and manage contracts to ensure mutual benefit.
Experience:
- Proven Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in wholesale sales management, preferably in the furniture/interiors.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a sales team to achieve targets.
- Sales Acumen: Strong sales and negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals and achieving sales targets.
- Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the wholesale market and trends in [industry or product type].
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address market opportunities and challenges.
- CRM: Experience using Sage 200
- Driving License: A valid UK driving license is required as some travel to meet clients may be required.
The Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £35,000 per annum + OTE.
- Bonus Scheme: Performance-based bonus structure.
- Benefits Package: Company pension scheme and other benefits.
- Dynamic Environment: A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Free On-site parking and early finishes on Fridays.
If you are a results-driven sales professional with a passion for wholesale, we would love to hear from you.