Sales Development Manager

Field Sales Solutions has an exciting opportunity for you to join them as a Sales Development ManagerThis is your opportunity to work for Field Sales Solutions, a leading field marketing company. We work in partnership with some of the biggest, most exciting brands out there and it doesn’t get much bigger than Procter & Gamble. It’s our job to ensure that when a member of the public wants to purchase goods, it’s their brands that are on the shelves.On behalf of Procter & Gamble, you’ll act as a key contact to develop and nurture excellent working relationships with your store contacts. The latest big data insight and your knowledge of specific category trends will enable you to speak with authority and enable you to work with outlets to exploit strong performers and fix underperforming categories. Combining skills in category negotiation and business development will see a rise in sales of Procter & Gamble goods across your territory.Grocery and High Street - Health & Beauty CategoryFIXED TERM CONTRACT - Start Date : 09.09.2024 - End Date : 09.04.2025 (Subject to Change - Maternity Cover)In return for joining us as our Sales Development Manager we can offer you a competitive salary of £25,250 p.a. + Up to 15% Bonus + Company Car & Fuel CardIdeal Location : LS27 (Leeds)Territory : BD1, BD3, BD4, BD5, BD6, BD7, BD8, BD10, BD13, BD19, BD21, HD1, HD2, HD5, HD6, HX1, HX2, HX5, HX6, LS1, LS2, LS5, LS8, LS10, LS11, LS13, LS13, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19, LS20, LS26, LS27, LS28, WF1, WF2, WF12, WF16, WF17What you will be doing as our Sales Development Manager?Working with your stores to develop actions plans that’ll increase category sales and dominance.Increasing store staff knowledge of the category, new product development and initiatives to build up awareness.Negotiating increased promotional space for key products to maximise in store visibility.Reporting to your Regional Manager, you’ll have monthly team meetings to discuss progress. Otherwise, this role is predominantly field based with the majority of time spent building relationships with your retail outlets. There’ll be a high level of autonomy, so you’ll need to be organised and have a solid record of converting sales.A role with Field Sales Solutions will expose you to the big names in the FMCG world and gives you an opportunity to be rewarded for your motivation and skills.What will you need to become our Sales Development Manager?A passion for sales and the Brand portfolio.Business development skills and sales experience.Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and planning skills.Ability to think strategically, whilst fulfilling the immediate business objectives.Proven record of demonstrating initiative & delivering results.Full UK Drivers Licence.What are the benefits?Inhouse academy, offering best in class training and support to help you reach your potential.Opportunities for career development.Incentive programmes - including retailer discount schemesHealth, Wellness and Financial Guidance Support.Holiday accrual with length of service.Performance related bonus.Company car & Fuel cardApply today You must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full clean driving licence.Field Sales Solutions is an equal opportunities employer.Live our company values :Partnership - We are transparent, open, and work together with our clients and colleagues to achieve common goals.Return - We drive and evaluate all activity by identifying and delivering a positive ROI.Ownership - We understand our role and have a sense of purpose and accountability in everything we do.Outstanding – We are honest, reliable, and ethical in all we do, showing professionalism and integrity always.Determined – we know that success requires perseverance, and we are driven to achieve.We are PROUD to be Field Sales Solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr