Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Crawley), Chichester
Client: Dee Set
Location: Crawley, Chichester, Brighton, Eastbourne, Sevenoaks
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 6
Posted: 10.05.2025
Expiry Date: 24.06.2025
Job Description:
Purpose of the role:
This role covers the territories of Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, and Sevenoaks. You will represent Unilever's ice cream brands, including Ben & Jerry's, Walls, and Magnum, working within a team to enhance brand performance, awareness, and availability across UK smaller-format grocery retailers. Your responsibilities include conducting retail store visits, building relationships with key decision-makers, leveraging data tools for insights, negotiating for product distribution, and gathering in-store intelligence.
Responsibilities:
* Visit grocery and convenience stores to develop relationships and add value.
* Use data tools to identify insights and implement targeted interventions.
* Negotiate with store decision-makers to maximize product distribution and sales.
* Identify problems and opportunities within stores and gather retailer and competitor intelligence.
* Follow Dee Set's proven processes to make a positive impact for clients.
* Conduct professional and efficient store calls.
* Record all information accurately using a tablet and bespoke software.
Candidate Requirements:
* Experience in sales, preferably within the independents, wholesale, and convenience sectors.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
* Passion for building brand awareness and driven by results.
* Ability to deliver excellent store execution results.
* Data-driven mindset with analytical skills.
* Valid UK manual driving license.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Fuel card
* Tablet, phone
* Incentive scheme
* Pension, life assurance
* 30 days holiday
* Healthshield care plan
If you are passionate, motivated, and enjoy building store relationships while delivering results, this role offers a dynamic environment to make a difference daily.
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