Southern England
Closing date: Friday 12th April 2024
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 12th April 2024
Self Employed Sales Executive (Part Time)
Central / Southern England
As a long-established equine bedding brand we are looking for someone to join the team to grow and manage the sales of our product range. The brand has a strong presence nationwide throughout the wholesale/retail network. Being family owned this creates a very strong sense of pride in the products and a very hands on approach in the manufacturing, thus producing the very best quality products.
Alongside the branded products, there is also a range of unbranded products which are aimed at non retail markets and the poultry market.
The role is flexible in terms of days/hours worked and will include some “office” days in order to carry out research etc which can be done remotely so location is flexible.
The day to day responsibilities include:
Work closely with new and existing customers, which include wholesalers, retailers and end users, to grow sales and increase brand presence in retailers.
Liaising with customers to continually review business and sales opportunities. Work with them and provide support to generate sales within store.
Liasing with retailers to identify new potential users ie. yard sales and visiting yards on behalf of retailers.
Supporting retailers with product training/open days etc
Deliver regular market feedback to the Management Team to aid future sales strategies
Attending trade and equine events, locally and nationally as required.
Reporting visits and feeding back information. Liaising with the Management team.
Reporting on competitor activities.
Explore and grow sales opportunities for the unbranded side of the business.
Having a nationwide presence does mean that the successful candidate will be required to travel/stay away at times. Expenses will be covered.
Essential experience and skills:
Strong knowledge and understanding of a range of equine disciplines and the equine industry.
Excellent communication and a proven ability to build positive relationships with customers.
Self–organised, motivated, and confident to work independently.
Effectively manage your time, book appointments and plan your visits.
The ability to negotiate and influence sales.
Full driving licence
IT and PC literacy – Microsoft Word, Power Point
Team player
Beneficial experience and skills:
Knowledge of poultry retail trade
Product training
Experience in merchandising and display in stores
Presentation skills
Rate commensurate with skill level. Hours negotiable and flexible. Applications will be accepted for Central / Southern England (from the Midlands down)
Please apply by submitting a covering letter, remuneration expectations and full CV to Lisa Cooper at info@strawprocesssolutions.com
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 12 April 2024
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