This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Sales Manager to join us to assist in the development of sales within the Retail Convenience sector in the North of the UK, focussing on Shopfitting Contractors, and independent Convenience store owners and franchisees.
Base and geographical area:
You will be based at home with approximately 80% travel throughout the North of the UK. You will predominantly cover Manchester and Birmingham.
The area also includes Scotland & North Wales, however seldom physical presence will be required in these areas.
There will be on average 1 night overnight stay per week.
The role:
Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will focus equally on maintaining and developing our existing customer base as well as identifying and securing new Shopfitting and independent Convenience store accounts within designated geographical areas.
The sectors you will be working within include: Small format Convenience and High Street Retail end users, plus Shopfitters, Flooring contractors, and Construction Project Managers.
Main responsibilities:
Securing project specifications directly with independent Retail end users, and small to medium sized Shopfitting contractors
Assisting the Head of Retail in defining and implementing a clear strategy for the development of the Retail Sector in line with the company’s overall strategy.
Gathering market intelligence to help estimate market potential and market share of Gerflor and its competitors.
Attending appropriate exhibitions within Europe.
Ensuring customer account and project data is kept up to date
Listening to market and customer feedback to maintain an aligned approach and competitive advantage
About you
This role is suited to an experienced sales professional with a successful track record; it would be an advantage to have existing contacts and experience with a building products bias.
You’ll be confident in proposing and delivering strong practical innovative business plans and have a collaborative approach to motivate others but within a largely autonomous role.
Key requirements
Solid experience in a new business development or a senior sales capacity ideally in the Retail Sector
Experience of B2B selling
Excellent interpersonal skills and attitude
Flexible, dynamic, and highly organised method of working
Confident communicator – verbal and written
Passion for providing excellent customer service
Keen eye for detail
Results driven
Experience in the retail sector – from selling to, or working within - Desirable
Understanding of the shopfitting and retail design processes - Desirable
Experience of B2C selling and specifying - Desirable
Experience of the commercial flooring and interiors industry - Desirable
What we offer in return
Potential bonus of up to 35% of salary based on a mix of business performance and achievement of personal objectives.
Laptop / Mobile Phone
Company Car
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas)
Your birthday annual leave day
Employee Benefits Platform (VIVUP) (inc. discounted shopping and Cycle to work scheme)
Additional annual leave purchase scheme
Group life insurance and death in service
Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months
Occupational Health Services
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 free confidential advice
Discounted Gym Membership with Everlast Gym
Free parking on all sites
The Company
With over 100 years of combined experience in the contract interiors sector, together Gerflor and Gradus have built an unrivalled reputation for quality and service.
Gerflor is recognised as a specialist and a world leader in resilient flooring solutions. The group creates, manufactures and markets innovative, design-led and eco responsible solutions for flooring and complementary interior wall finishes. As a leading vinyl & linoleum flooring manufacturer they are already well-established in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Gradus Ltd (a Gerflor company) are market leading manufacturers of commercial flooring accessories, entrance matting, wall protection and specialist LED lighting systems. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to our success and leading market share in the UK and operation in International markets.
Our companies provide a complete solution for Architects and Specifiers, Contractors and Building Owners, spanning multiple market sectors including Commercial Office, Education, Healthcare, Residential, Retail, Leisure & Hospitality. Why not check out some high-profile projects on our websites: www.gradus.com & www.gerflor.co.uk
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