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Our client is an interesting company that specialises and sells a luxury drinks brand. They operate in a number of countries around the world and are now looking for a Sales Executive to join their small sales team in London.
This is a key Business Development role within Newby Teas where the postholder will be expected to assist the UK Head of Sales in delivering the UK Business Plan.
This is a great opportunity for a driven individual to join and further develop their Sales Career within one of the world’s leading luxury drink brands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
COMMERCIAL FOCUS
- Driving London sales growth, with particular focus on the luxury hotel, retail and gifting markets.
- Developing relevant contact strategies and recording these via the Prospect Database
- Researching Prospect Customers to identify & develop USP Business Proposals
- Planning Customer Meetings and Sales Calls within designated Prospect Lists
- Maintaining accurate Business Records & Completing a Weekly and Monthly Sales Report
- Representing the company at conferences, meetings, and industry events when required.
- Developing Best in Class Proposals & Presentations for existing & prospect customers
- Delivering Personal Business Objectives & Tasks set by the Management Team
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
SECTOR EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 3 years experience in Business Development or Account Management
- Relevant experience working for a Luxury ‘FMCG’ Brand an advantage
- Experience at Managing Tenders and Negotiating Contracts
- Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage Budgets
- Ability to flourish in an SME, being proactive and a self-starter are Key.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable operating internally with Senior Management & Externally with GMs/Directors
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- The candidate must believe wholeheartedly in the mission “To restore the glory of their product”
- The client is a registered charity with a significant proportion of its profits going to the charity. Candidates have to be able to embrace the dual purposes of a highly commercial operation and the charitable status.
- Team Player who is prepared to be flexible to deliver the company goals
- Impeccable personal integrity, with genuine humility combined with huge drive.
- Respectful nature who will seamlessly integrate the Team.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an office-based role when not out meeting clients, so you MUST be happy working in the offices near Farringdon Station on a daily basis
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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