Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in KBB, plumbing, tiles, or related products is preferred., Background in retail and merchant showroom sales, especially with buying groups and independent merchants., Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence sales without aggressive tactics., Ambitious and proactive mindset, ready for a role with ownership and autonomy..

Key responsibilities:

Drive sales through partnerships with distributor sales teams to grow accounts.

Secure new showroom displays and enhance relationships with independent retailers and buying groups.

Conduct 4-6 field calls per day to meet customers and assist distributors in achieving joint targets.

Develop strategic sales plans to maximize market share and identify growth opportunities.

Job description

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for a leading supplier in the KBB sector, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager to join the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced area sales manager ready to step up and looking for more ownership in a senior role. If you know your way around showrooms, buying groups, independent retailers, and merchant showrooms via distributors, this one’s for you

This is a display-led sales role, working closely with distributor sales teams to secure new business and drive brand presence. You’ll be developing existing key accounts while focusing on winning and growing new business across the South/South East.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive sales through distributor partnerships – work with distribution sales teams to grow accounts.
Secure new showroom displays and strengthen relationships with independent retailers and buying groups.
Be in the field – expect to make 4-6 calls per day, meeting customers and helping distributors hit joint targets.
Develop strategic sales plans to maximise market share and growth opportunities.
Use CRM to track activity, ensuring pipeline visibility and forecasting accuracy

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

KBB, plumbing, tiles or related product experience preferred – you understand the importance of display-led sales.
Retail & Merchant showroom sales background – experience working with buying groups and independent merchants is a plus.
A natural relationship builder – someone who can influence and drive sales without a hard sell.
Ambitious and proactive – this is a role with ownership and autonomy, perfect for someone wanting to make an impact.
Willing to travel across the South/South East, with occasional national meetings.

In return we are offering:

Up to £50,000 salary + 20% bonus
Electric company car
Life assurance & pension

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

All our vacancies are handled by our internal recruitment team at Vero HR, therefore any unsolicited CV’s and/or Agency Terms of Business will not be accepted. For any recruitment agency enquiries please email enquiries@verohr.co.uk

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