About Blum
Blum UK is a components, service and solution provider to the furniture industry in home living spaces. Founded in 1952 in Austria by Julius Blum, the name Blum stands for innovation, dedicated employees and international market presence.
We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings however we remain a family company with collaboration from all our employees who are working to improve the quality of everyday life.
With a headcount of circa 60 employee’s, Blum UK takes pride in being a trusted partner, delivering exceptional brand experiences and services in everything we do.
The Role
We have a brand new & exciting opportunity to join Blum UK as a Direct Sales Representative.
The role will be responsible for delivering structured and consistent sales support to key account customers while promoting the company’s products, services, and brand values.
This role will play a critical part in managing customer relationships within Blum UK’s direct sales channel and involve creating tailored customer journeys to strengthen partnerships and support the company's commercial growth strategy.
Reporting to and working closely with the Direct Sales Manager, the role will collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure sales activities are customer centric and aligned with strategic goals. The individual will deliver a first class customer experience aligned with the Blum sales process, combining a methodical and structured approach with the ability to inspire and influence key stakeholders.
The position will form part of a small team that is dedicated to the channel and requires flexibility to provide national coverage as well as ad-hoc international visits. This will include site visits, covering holiday periods and attending customer and industry events throughout the year.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
· B2B sales and account management experience.
· Experience using and maintaining CRM software, reporting, and customer analysis.
· Excellent ability to create & deliver presentations to both internal and external stakeholders (PowerPoint or equivalent).
Desirable
· Experience with contract negotiation, pricing, and partnership agreements.
· Experience working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and externa.
· Familiarity with project management, Power BI, SAP CRM, and Confluence.
Benefits
· 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
· Private healthcare through AXA
· Company Car
· Wellbeing platform & EAP through Health Assured
· Cashback platform
· Paid Family Leave
Applications
If you would like a copy of the job description, any more information on this role or you would like to apply please send a copy of your CV to HRD.uk@blum.com
Interviews will be held face to face at our Blum UK site in Milton Keynes.