Business Development Executive - Parna Recruitment : Job Details

Area Manager/Business Development Manager

Our Client

Our client is a leading non-food supply specialist in everyday personal and home accessories to the retail market, with over 8,000 customers in the UK and Ireland. Established in 1994, they source products globally directly from factories as well as being a distribution partner for leading brands such as FIFO, Edge, BIC, Bob Martin, Favour, Pretty Legs, Little Tree, Murphy & Barrett candles, and Object.

They are an innovative business that has already met the regulations for the Sustainability Packaging act which comes into play in 2025. A closely-knit team, with a team-oriented culture that doesn't get micromanaged.

The Role

• We are looking to recruit an area manager in the Wales area who will service retail stores and build strong relationships with customers.
• The successful candidate will report to their regional manager and assume responsibility for maximising sales in their own area.
• Full training will be provided with ongoing in house products. Maintaining existing relationships along with creating strong new ones.
• Assisting with the merchandising of products.
• KPI's to achieve including sales, daily calls( 10 a day), and debt management.
• Risk-free: Sale or Exchange business

Experience

Successful applicants will ideally possess recent FMCG field sales experience with a proven record in selling to independent retailers. They will need to be proactive and highly motivated, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Skills Required

• Full UK driving License
• 1-2 years B2B sales or retail management experience is desired but not essential
• Able to demonstrate best practice sales skills
• Professional manner and 'can-do’ attitude

Job Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £28,000.00 per year + healthy commission structure ( OTE 40k, top performers take home £47,000 +£48,000 annually).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Supplemental pay types:

-Bonus scheme

-Commission pay

-Performance bonus

• Location: Managing Territory- On the road

Benefits

• Company Van
• Mobile phone
• Tablet Company
• Pension
• Employee discount
• Clear path of progression