Business Development Executive - Premium Non-Food Brand

Our client:

• Leading, international premium branded non-food consumer goods business that manufacture products for the home
• Design orientated, high end non-food brand renowned for quality and traditional design
• Won numerous industry awards for quality, innovation and have an outstanding reputation in the industry
• High levels of customer service offered to a major UK and international retailers across multiple channels including online, department stores and independent retail
• Prominent in major UK retailers and in particular department stores and online
• Working culture is autonomous, compassionate and employees are empowered
• New opportunity as Business Development Executive across the North-West created due to company growth

The role:

• Management of a North-West territory across a mix of premium end retailers
• Mixed role which involved selling, merchandising, in-store training, promotional activity across major retailers and smaller independent chains
• Will need to be well organised, structured, good at building long-term relationships
• Accounts are already well established so this is very much account management led with a well established product range
• Able to travel, journey plan and cover the designated area as per the needs of the role.

Ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a branded non-food area such as housewares or a design-led product area would be beneficial.
• Worked for a brand or luxury business where brand representation is of high importance
• You may come from a retail background such as John Lewis, Lakeland or similar and be looking to move to a supplier but able to utilise your understanding of these accounts
• We would consider a merchandising, product or retail management background
• Could have operated at Business Development Executive level and seeking a new challenge
• The role offers great flexibility, can be on a part-time basis to accommodate this person. Would also consider a full-time person
• Passionate, personable and a great relationship builder
• Need to be sociable, a great communicator and ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Location wise will need to North-West based - for example Yorkshire, Lancashire or Derbyshire area

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 2/17011/7. Confidentiality assured.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive.If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please visit the workwithseven website

Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (Interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on the workwithseven website