A rare and exciting opportunity to join the Brother sewing and craft UK business. A mobile role including company vehicle, laptop and phone. To generate sales of Brother sewing, embroidery, ScanNCut, print and crafting products. And to support the dealer network with events, training & technical support.
Main Tasks
* Support key dealer accounts in South UK to increase and support sales of Brother sewing & craft product and ensure that budgeted KPI’s are achieved.
* Support in-house events, training and technical support.
* Support end consumers at events including national corporate events.
* To identify and develop new dealer accounts where applicable.
* Provide dealers, consumers and colleagues with a high level of understanding on all Brother sewing, embroidery, ScanNCut, print and crafting products.
* Organise key events such as training & in house events.
* Contact with a team of circa 10 freelancers – also responsible for training, events etc. To include training and assistance where needed, and booking for events.
* Expectation of at least 3 days per week in dealer accounts (as and when required).
* Responsibility (alongside the Product and Technical Service Training Officer) for sample creation and overall creative direction.
* Motivating and encouraging dealer staff to sell Brother products in preference to other brands.
* Evaluate and feedback on competitor activity within the market.
* Attend and cooperate in meetings, product launches, exhibitions, road shows, dealer events.
* Possible support for retail accounts.
About you
* Detailed knowledge of the sewing and craft industry in general. Ideally with a strong knowledge of (or ability to learn quickly) the Brother range. And the ability to sew and craft to a high level of skill.
* Flexibility to travel within the UK, with infrequent travel to wider EU countries.
* Twice monthly visits to the Brother offices in Greater Manchester.
* Self-starter with proven ability to work autonomously.
* General all round knowledge of Office 365, including Teams, Excel and Word.
* Good IT/ digital technology knowledge. To include apps and PC based software.
* Technical sales minded – to be able to teach, and close a sale when necessary.
* Good team player with excellent verbal and written skills
* A cool and calm approach to resolving customer complaints and issues
* Ability to multitask and prioritise importance of tasks.
Why work for Brother?
When you join Brother, you join a company steeped in history where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. Retaining the small family feel is something we take great pride in, and no matter where you work, employees are given the tools needed to shine and are supported to build long, successful careers that often span decades. Our "At your side" approach extends to everything we do, and we are proud to have created an inclusive workspace that welcomes everyone that wants to thrive.
"At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it's our purpose to fulfil every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, Brother is a place to start or expand any career.
What’s on offer
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:
* Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Industry leading Pension Scheme with company contributions up to 10% of salary and the ability to make additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
* Excellent training and career development opportunities.
* Life Assurance set at 4 times your annual salary.
* Other benefits include: Company Sick pay, Permanent Health Insurance, Free parking, facilities, Employee Assistance Program, dress down policy, access to MIND, and many more perks.
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances