Role: Regional Sales Manager - On Trade
Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 + car/allowance + bonus
Client: Global Drinks Business/Distributor
Location: Field Based - Essex & East Anglia
The Advocate group are proud to be partnered with a leading independent drink brands group, with a renowned and extensive product portfolio, which are sold across 70 countries! The business have a burning desire to be the UK's number one independent drinks company, however, in order to achieve this, they require further growth.
One of the area's where the business is scaling up their operations is across the On-Trade channel, spanning across the Essex and East Anglia regions. We are searching for a talented, driven and eager Sales professional looking to develop their career in the drinks industry as a Regional Sales Manager.
The Role:
- Develop relationships and business across the on-trade retail channel.
- Explore opportunities in new business channels such as regional route to market and foodservice.
- Networking within the industry to expand business contacts.
- Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Collaborating with the product development team to align products with market needs.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with clients and partners.
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Developing and executing business development plans and strategies.
Your Profile:
- Proven track record as a successful Business Development Executive/Manager or in a similar role within the drinks industry.
- In-depth understanding of the drinks industry, encompassing key players, market dynamics and regulatory landscape
- Demonstrated ability to drive substantial sales growth and consistently achieve ambitious targets
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the capacity to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels
- Strong strategic mindset to identify long-term goals, devise effective business development strategies, and make informed decisions that align with the company's vision
- Experience managing P&L
- The ability to optimize resource allocation, prioritize tasks, and utilize time judiciously, in order to drive productivity, foster organizational effectiveness, and ultimately lead to positive outcomes
- Self-motivated, driven and results-oriented, with a relentless pursuit of excellence
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, negotiate contracts, deliver persuasive presentations, and maintain clear and concise correspondence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software
Get in touch with Victoria at the Advocate Group or ‘Apply Now' to be considered for this position.
We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new vacancy.
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