Sales Executive​/Business Development Manager - Luxury FMCG

Position: Sales Executive/ Business Development Manager - Luxury FMCG
Our client is an interesting company that specialises and sells a luxury drinks brand. They operate in a number of countries around the world and are now looking for a Sales Executive to join their small sales team in London. This is a key Business Development role within Newby Teas where the postholder will be expected to assist the UK Head of Sales in delivering the UK Business Plan.

This is a great opportunity for a driven individual to join and further develop their Sales Career within one of the world’s leading luxury drink brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMMERCIAL FOCUS Driving London sales growth, with particular focus on the luxury hotel, retail and gifting markets. Developing relevant contact strategies and recording these via the Prospect Database Researching Prospect Customers to identify & develop USP Business Proposals Planning Customer Meetings and Sales Calls within designated Prospect Lists Maintaining accurate Business Records & Completing a Weekly and Monthly Sales Report Representing the company at conferences, meetings, and industry events when required.

Developing Best in Class Proposals & Presentations for existing & prospect customers Delivering Personal Business Objectives & Tasks set by the Management Team CANDIDATE PROFILE: SECTOR EXPERIENCE A minimum of 3 years experience in Business Development or Account Management Relevant experience working for a Luxury ‘FMCG’ Brand an advantage Experience at Managing Tenders and Negotiating Contracts Strong communication skills and IT fluency.

Ability to work under pressure and multi-task. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage Budgets Ability to flourish in an SME, being proactive and a self-starter are Key. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Comfortable operating internally with Senior Management & Externally with GMs/Directors PERSONAL QUALITIES The candidate must believe wholeheartedly in the mission “To restore the glory of their product” The client is a registered charity with a significant proportion of its profits going to the charity.

Candidates have to be able to embrace the dual purposes of a highly commercial operation and the charitable status. Team Player who is prepared to be flexible to deliver the company goals Impeccable personal integrity, with genuine humility combined with huge drive. Respectful nature who will seamlessly integrate the Team. PLEASE NOTE :
This is an office-based role when not out meeting clients, so you MUST be happy working in the offices near Farringdon Station on a daily basis