Responsibilities
* Seek out new opportunities by prospecting new clients, developing new business, and growing existing business within the South West.
* Plan journeys, track sales and take full accountability for territory budgets/KPIs.
* Develop and maintain exceptional consultative relationships with existing clients, maximising customer retention and brand awareness.
* Generate sales and opportunities by prospecting new customers, assessing their needs and effectively selling products and offerings.
* Develop positive and long‑lasting relationships with customers over the phone and face to face, to maximise business potential.
* Maintain consistent communication with customers and follow up with prospects in a timely manner.
* Carry out well‑planned client meetings and presentations.
* Deliver to KPIs and targets set to achieve strategic financial goals.
* Prepare and generate quotations for customers.
* Maintain records with sales figures, financial reports and relevant customer data.
* Collaborate with other Business Development Managers regarding sales figures and to share best practice.
* Keep abreast of industry changes, trends, developments and key competitors, communicating when necessary.
Qualifications
* Good retail sales experience.
* Ability to work independently covering your own area while still being part of the Sales and Head Office Team.
* Previous experience of business‑to‑business field sales within the FMCG or retail industries.
* Experienced in managing strategic sales funnels and translating them into tangible sales.
* Demonstratable success against KPIs and targets.
* Exceptional communication, presentation and Excel skills.
* A results‑oriented, tenacious self‑starter.
* Ambitious and keen to drive career forward within the organisation.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Location
Home based ideally Somerset, covering the whole of the South West region. Overnight stays, if required, allow hotel and meal allowances. It is up to you to effectively plan your sales routes to maximise opportunities.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Bonus £1,000–£1,500 plus per month.
* Home based.
* Company car.
* Laptop and mobile.
* 22 days holiday plus stat rises with service.
* Cash‑back health scheme including remote GP services.
* Discounted products.
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