Job Description
Sales Executive (Wholesale Accounts & Commercial Support)
An exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join the team of global Beauty Consumer Goods Company located in Basingstoke.
* Starting Salary £35,000- £40,000
* Hybrid Basingstoke Head office / 3 days in the office 2 WFH
* Excellent benefits, stunning offices, exciting brands, and progression opportunities!
The Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in supporting growth through the management of wholesale accounts, commercial administration, and cross-functional project delivery.
This position offers a blend of account management, commercial administration, and project coordination. Providing an excellent opportunity to develop broad commercial experience within a market-leading business while working closely with senior leadership and key functional teams, Sales, E-commerce, Marketing, Finance, and external customers, ensuring excellent execution of commercial plans and operational excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Wholesale Account Management
* Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned wholesale customers.
* Support account growth through effective sales planning and execution.
* Monitor sales performance, stock availability, and customer forecasts.
* Prepare customer presentations, promotional proposals, and business reviews.
* Ensure customer pricing, terms, and product information are accurately maintained.
* Identify opportunities to increase distribution, sales, and profitability.
Commercial Administration
* Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team.
* Maintain sales reports, trackers, and support with forecasting tools.
* Coordinate customer promotional calendars and trade plans.
* Manage new line forms, product set-up documentation, and customer portals.
* Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews.
* Assist with demand forecasting and stock allocation activities with the Commercial team.
Project Management Support
* Work closely with the Commercial Manager, E-Com & Marketing on strategic business projects.
* Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and performance.
* Support new product launches and commercial activation plans.
* Track project timelines, actions, and deliverables.
* Assist with business analysis and presentation development.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experience in a sales, account management, or commercial support role.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Strong numerical and analytical capability.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Desirable
* Experience within consumer goods, beauty, or FMCG sectors.
* Knowledge of UK wholesale and retail channels.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with sales reporting and forecasting systems.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and self-motivated.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Positive, collaborative team player.
* Commercially minded and results focused.
* Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and projects.
* Adaptable and eager to learn.
Please apply / get in touch to hear more!