Job description:
Join the UK's leading provider of bespoke and licensed food and alcohol gifting. With partnerships across iconic household names such as Baileys, Guinness, Jack Daniels, Paddington, and more, this family-run business has been creating innovative gifting solutions for over 28 years. Supplying millions of gifts each year to major retailers, high street stores, and eCommerce platforms, the team delivers a complete end-to-end service - from concept to delivery. Every role is key to driving quality, creativity, and long-term success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Duties
* Learning the end-to-end sales and account management process - from initial brief through to product delivery.
* Supporting and shadowing our Senior National Account Manager across a portfolio of key national retailers (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Amazon)
* Identify & understand customer goals & range requirements to reach personal sales & margin targets.
* Attending client meetings, preparing, and presenting presentations, taking notes, and preparing follow-up meetings.
* Manage timelines/critical paths within your area of responsibility to maximise opportunity and to meet customer requirement deadlines.
* Collaborating with our Product Development, Buying, and Licensing teams to bring new gifting ranges to life.
* Collate accurate costs to ensure professional service and a sustainable business.
* Conduct competitor research (we call this "comp shopping") at relevant times of year to retain awareness of market trends.
* Promote us as the number one gifting agency in the UK through your appearance, decorum & business ethics.
Experience
* 1–3 years' experience in a commercial, sales, or FMCG-related role
* A natural relationship builder who is eager to learn and grow
* Strong organisational skills and diligence in detail.
* Strong commercial understanding and Microsoft Excel capabilities (Experience with the SAP software system is of benefit)
* Numerically & commercially minded.
* A collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication
* Comfortable with travel across the UK for client meetings (Driving license required)
* Experience in gifting, food & drink, and branded consumer goods is a bonus but not a necessity.
Benefits
* Performance/business-related bonus twice a year (not guaranteed)
* 5 weeks holiday per year, plus all public holidays
* Private healthcare scheme options
* Employee assistance healthcare (Smart health app & helpline).
* Employee discounted goods & voucher schemes.
* Pension scheme
If you're passionate about making an impact in a creative, fast-moving industry and want to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career
This role is being handled by Lily Martin, Sales Recruitment Consultant At Pearson Whiffin Recruitment