Our client:
* Leading, international premium branded non-food consumer goods business that manufacture products for the home
* Design orientated, high end non-food brand renowned for quality and traditional design
* Won numerous industry awards for quality, innovation and have an outstanding reputation in the industry
* High levels of customer service offered to a major UK and international retailers across multiple channels including online, department stores and independent retail
* Prominent in major UK retailers and in particular department stores and online
* Working culture is autonomous, compassionate and employees are empowered
* Opportunity to join the team as Hospitality Sales Manager
The role:
* Management of all hospitality customers across a mix of hotels, restaurants, contract catering and distributors
* Broad range of existing accounts with strong potential for new business within this channel
* Act as a brand ambassador within the hospitality channel, driving this area forward with a high-quality product range
* Will need to be well organised, structured, good at building long-term relationships
* Work closely with all other areas of the business including product development, marketing and wider commercial functions
* Home-based role but will need to travel to customers as required
Ideal candidate:
* Previous experience in a branded non-food area or a design-led product area would be beneficial. Experience in a similar industry such as food will also be considered
* Experience within the hospitality channel selling to hotels, restaurant groups and contract catering is required for the role
* Worked for a brand or business where brand representation is of high importance
* A track record of building strong relationships and developing new business
* The role offers lots of autonomy, freedom to make the position your own in a great company
* Need to be sociable, a great communicator and ability to build strong relationships at all levels
* Role is selling to UK market only
* Location wise this role will be home-based with regular travel to customers. Ideally you will be Midlands based but this is not essential. Occasional travel to Worcestershire head office.
If you feel you have the right experience, please apply using the reference 2/17674/7. Confidentiality assured.
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