Sales Support
Based in Reigate
* Start date ASAP
* Salary £28-40k depending on experience
* 4 days in the office and Fridays at home (after probation)
This is an opportunity for an organised and committed individual to join an award winning, employee-owned food. They are seeking a motivated individual to join their dynamic team in Reigate. The ideal candidate will live locally to Reigate and have prior work experience, and bring a proactive, “can do” attitude. You’ll be competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and enjoy working with data and producing reports.
either the National Account Controller or Sales & Marketing Director, the role of Sales Support is a more internal facing role, taking responsibility for the day-to-day administration of retail and food service accounts. As Sales Support, in time you will be relied upon to become the expert on the accounts you are supporting on from a product, contract, stock and category perspective. Whilst the Sales Support role is a fundamental requirement within the commercial team, the opportunity for progression still exists for ambitious individuals who possess a desire to succeed and have proven their commitment to the business over a period of time. Kingfisher invest heavily in the personal development and growth of the individual through internal & external training.
Responsibilities to include;
* Managing contract balances and stock levels
* Weekly sales reports and analysis
* Working closely with Procurement on lead times and Operations through forecasting and delivery
* Supporting the team with detailed administration of customer tenders
* Benchmarking and sampling requests for customers
* Project management of new product launches and new line forms
* Regular retailer store visits
* Working with the Category Insight Manager reporting on the latest developments and trends within the category
* Supporting with commercial presentations
Qualifications
* Degree / A level or equivalent
Experience
* 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a commercial environment preferred
* Preference for a food industry background although other FMCG will be considered
Competencies
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
* High attention to detail
* Excellent organisational skills
* Collaborative approach
* Proficient on Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Personal attributes
* Confident “Can do” attitude
* Articulate
* Positive attitude
* Willing to take responsibility
Remuneration package
* Competitive, dependent on experience
* Pension, health and life cover
* 23 days holiday increasing to 26 over time
Option to work from home on Fridays (after induction period compl e