Trade Sales Executive
Join Bramblecrest as a Trade Sales Executive
and drive growth in premium outdoor furniture sales while enjoying profit-sharing benefits as part of our Employee Ownership Trust
Location:
Stroud, Cotswolds
Salary:
£35k + OTE Bonus + Benefits + Company Car
Reporting to:
Trade Sales Manager
Job Type:
Full Time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility as the season dictates
About Bramblecrest
Bramblecrest is a leading outdoor furniture brand dedicated to combining innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and sustainable materials to create exceptional products for our customers. Our core focus is to enhance outdoor spaces with premium garden furniture and accessories. Based in the Cotswolds near Stroud, we are a team of over 60 dedicated professionals.
Our Culture
As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we believe in a collaborative culture and a rewarding work environment, where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. As employees, you are part of a trust holding the majority of the company's shares; this structure offers various benefits to employees.
We are committed to upholding our four core company values in everything we do:
* Teamwork
* Reputation
* Being Driven and Successful
* Doing The Right Thing the Right Way
These principles guide our actions, decisions, and interactions. They influence every person we hire, every achievement we celebrate and every choice we make.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sales Executive to manage, maintain and grow regional trade business and to support multi-channel sales operations.
The role requires account visits, sales negotiation, order processing, and regular communication with internal and external teams to ensure accounts are equipped with product training, merchandising support, and promotional assets.
Offering a combination of field and office- based work, the candidate should be able to demonstrate proven sales experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and a proficiency with Microsoft suites and CRM systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Regional account management with frequent site visits
* Existing account retention and new business growth
* Regular communication with office-based trade account managers
* Internal and external staff product and trade website training
* Provide pre-season and container quotations
* Container and Ex-Warehouse order conversion and raising
* Sales reporting & analysis
* Customer issue resolution
* Merchandising, EPOS and POS management
* Aged debt assistance
* Multi-channel sales assistance (B2B/ B2C)
Key Skills, Experience & Requirements
* Exemplary communication and negotiation skills
* Proven sales experience
* Commercial awareness
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
* Familiarity with CRM systems
* Driving Licence
* Minimum GCSE Maths and English
* Flexible working hours to accommodate seasonal trends
Benefits
* Salary: £35k + OTE Bonus + Benefits + Company Car
* Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Profit Share
* Holiday entitlement: 25 working days, plus statutory holidays
* Increased annual leave with length of service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Company social events
* Nest Pension contributions
* Free on-site parking
* Employee product discount
* IT equipment: mobile, tablet, personal computer
* Company car or car allowance
* Career progression with support and training
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person (Cotswolds HQ near Cirencester)
Bramblecrest is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or personal circumstances.
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person