Sales Manager

An experienced International/Export Sales Manager with Spirits experience is required to open new markets within Europe and North America primarily, by identifying, negotiating with and managing importer distributor partners. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies, build customer relationships, and drive our company's sales operations worldwide.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing company in the spirits industry. They a strong reputation, great culture and an exciting growth plan in place for the next 5 years.

Description

· Find and onboard new volume customers in international markets. They have had particular success in the Canadian market which they look to replicate.

· Commercial management of key customer accounts

· Setting up (pricing and negotiation) and overseeing deals, liaising with back office.

· To bring operational efficiencies and market insight which enables the business to deliver the best possible customer engagement and maximum revenues.

· Maximise regular revenues and profitability from existing customers

· Proactively research, approach, onboard and begin regular and profitable trading with new customers.

· Oversight of entire sales cycle to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Creation of key account management plans

· Devise and own the sales strategy; contribute to our pricing and purchasing strategies.

· Ensure that the company's proposition is clearly expressed and understood in all markets.

· Manage budgets and challenge costs like a business owner.

Profile

A successful Sales Manager should have:

• Proven track record in international/export sales within the spirits industry.
• Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service attitude
• Strong negotiation skills
• P+L accountability
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or relevant field

Job Offer

• An attractive salary range of £50-60,000 per annum plus bonus
• A vibrant and inclusive company culture
• The opportunity to work with an innovative and exciting spirits company

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. If you are a driven and experienced International/Export Sales Manager, we encourage you to apply today.