Gekko are recruiting for a Regional Sales Manager (aka Regional Market Manager) to work on behalf of our global computing brand, employed and managed by Gekko.
Working alongside the National Sales Manager you will lead and motivate through coaching and supporting your team of Market Managers and in store Sales Specialists to excel in driving sales and increasing brand advocacy. Meeting team objectives and key results agreed in advance, you will support your regional team by developing and maintaining relationships across all partners, ensuring your team has the pulse of the retail landscape, driving sell-out and providing knowledge through training on all aspects of the customer experience and creating an engaging consumer journey.
This role will appeal to candidates with team management and sales experience who are interested in technology and/or have an understanding of retail, omnichannel included. Experience in highlighting business development opportunities via relationships, insight and proactive strategic thinking is advantageous but not essential.
Your Package
- £38,000 per annum + 10% bonus
- Company car/ Car Allowance
- 22 days paid holiday (per annum) in addition to bank holidays
- Company Car/Car Allowance
- Holiday purchase or sell scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme, Perkbox
Your Role
The core responsibilities of this position will be:
- Motivating and managing your team of Market Managers and Sales Specialists to drive sales & advocacy whilst meeting our overall objectives
- Collating regional feedback and insight on a weekly basis with actions and solutions
- Agreeing plans and implementing them in line with our partner marketing and sales strategies
- Reporting based on regional and national output from the retail and field teams
- Overseeing the implementation of the strategic brand vision in your region by attending and contributing to events and creating opportunities to see and experience
- Owning the regional and national targets, driving sell-out
Do you have what it takes?
The Regional Market Manager role will be perfect for you if you:
- Having an understanding of the consumer electronics retailer landscape, specifically computing.
- Sales team management and success as a revenue contributor
- Training engagement on sales or products in both 1:1 and group situations
- Ability to influence and build relationships at a senior level and throughout
- Analytical approach to sales, team performance management and development
- Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
- Have a full UK driving licence
This position offers a 12-month contract and is field-based in the South/South West of the UK (ideally within close proximity to the M4 corridor) with nationwide travel and weekend working on a rotational basis.
Gekko, a leading field marketing and experiential agency, we value trust, insightfulness, and honesty in everything we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.