Sales Representative

Overview

Location:

Midlands and London and Southern England with UK travel and some international travel. Our client is a family business with operations in various countries. It is seeking to recruit an ambitious Sales Representative.

Work Organisation:
Spending one to two days of the week in London and its surrounding region (plus three days per week at the Head Office and visiting customers in Northamptonshire) with occasional visits to selected customers elsewhere in the UK and Europe if necessary.

About Us:

The company based near Northampton and part of an international Group, is a leading manufacturer of luxury products. The group is internationally recognised through its flagship brands, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, quality and heritage. Serving retailers and distributors around the world, the company combines traditional expertise with modern commercial development.

Role

Purpose:

As a Sales Representative, you will grow our customer base, strengthen relationships with key partners, and ensure excellent product execution in stores. Working closely with the Sales Director, you will be active in the field: prospecting, visiting clients, supporting distributors, and representing the brand across the UK.

• Prospect and acquire new clients, especially premium retailers.
• Conduct regular store visits to present products, drive sell-in/sell-out, and support commercial growth.
• Represent the brand during client meetings, showroom appointments, and selected trade events.
• Travel as required to expand market presence.
• Account Management and Brand Implementation:
  Maintain and grow relationships with key accounts, including weekly coordination from the Head Office.
• Support distributors by training their sales teams and strengthening product expertise.
• Ensure proper in-store implementation and consistent brand presentation.
• Provide ongoing service, follow up and product support to ensure long term loyalty.
• Reporting, Market Insight and Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Monitor local trends, competitor activity and customer needs to provide actionable feedback.
• Prepare clear sales updates, pipeline reports and market insights for the Sales Director.
• Work closely with internal teams (Marketing, Operations, Customer Service) to ensure smooth order processing and delivery.
• Relay field observations to inform product development and commercial strategy.

Skills
: 5-7 years experience in luxury fashion sales or business development.

• Strong track record managing key accounts and driving new business.

• Solid understanding of luxury retail and wholesale channels.

• Confident presenting to senior buyers and international partners.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to travel.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial mindset (margins, pricing, profitability).
• Refined presentation style and appreciation for craftsmanship.
• Highly organized, autonomous and self-driven.

• The opportunity to represent a premium luxury manufacturer with a heritage of quality and craftsmanship.
• A role with autonomy, visibility, and strong development potential within the team, performance-based bonus and travel opportunities.
• Salary between £37,500 and £40,000 plus bonus and company vehicle.