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Area Sales Manager - FMCG - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Our client are a global FMCG organization with a turnover of £6 billion. They were recently named a Global Top Employer and boasts a fantastic company culture; they have an extended commitment to inclusivity & diversity and are proud to be represented by 40,000+ employees across 100 nationalities worldwide.
They’re looking for an Area Sales Manager to build and develop relationships with independent retailers across the Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford areas. Responsibilities include; checking distribution, merchandising, educating customers on products & trading agreements. Full training will be provided!
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Responsibilities
- Field based account management with opportunity for additional sales & growth of the accounts
- Meet KPIs including site visits, availability and distribution of products
- Build & maintain existing relationships with leaders across retail accounts
- Ensuring leaders & wider teams across the accounts are knowledgeable about the product, its placement and the importance of availability, aiming to maximise account performance
- Be proactive in predicting and handling objections
- Collect pricing and distribution information, reporting to varied internal teams
- Identify and prospect commercial opportunities when needed
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- 12+ months sales experience
- Both B2B and B2C candidates will be considered
- Candidates that currently work in Retail are also encouraged to apply
- Experience in the FMCG space would be a plus
- Field Marketing, Territory Management, Area Sales, Field Sales backgrounds should apply.
- A valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points is essential
- Based in Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford or surrounding postcodes.
Area Sales Manager Package
- Basic salary: £35,500
- OTE: £47,500
- Company car
- Home set up including phone and laptop
- Shares options
- Pension
- Healthcare options
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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