Senior Business Development Executive - FMCG
London, Hybrid working
£35-45k + Performance Bonus
Our client, an FMCG brand rapidly expanding across Europe, is looking for an experienced Sales Development Executive to join their growing team.Working within a highly talented Sales team, you will be responsible for working with distributors to drive sales and distribution growth.
Responsibilities
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- Manage and work with distributors to deliver annual sales target
- Identify and manage potential business opportunities to drive development and sales growth of retail
- Establish and maintain good relationships with wholesalers, retailers, and other partners, for effective support and motivated partnerships
- Effectively monitor market situations and competitor's activities & pricing
- Ensure continuous stocks supply in all trade channels and healthy inventory level at distributor's warehouse to prevent supply interruption
- Plan and monitor trade activities implementations through distributors, and properly evaluate results
- Tracking of country regulation changes via working closely with importers
- Key account development
- Represent the brand in key trade customer meetings and events
- Effectively communicate with other functions to execute and implement strategies and plans
- Keep track and analyse sales and A&P performance
- Safeguard the brand to ensure brand is not misrepresented in local market
Requirements
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- 2-3 years' of sales experience in the FMCG industry, preferably with distributor management, supply chain and trade marketing
- University degree level or equivalent, Business or Marketing related degree is an advantage.
- Valid Driving license to be able to drive in both UK and Europe.
- Good Microsoft Office skills for reports and analysis.
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours, even at weekends, with frequent travel
- Organised and disciplined
- Excellent people skills, social and communication skills