Sales Manager

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Step into the role of Sales Manager – Midlands and South East here at Joules Head Office within our growing and friendly Partnerships Team!

Reporting into the Wholesale & International Manager; you’ll focus on maximizing all sales opportunities within the existing book of accounts as well as identifying new target retailers within the Midlands and South East region.

• Developing and executing the territory growth strategy alongside the Business.
• Future season and in season sales growth and management.
• Forecasting seasonal product/revenue for your territory.
• Future season sell-in planning, appointment management and customer relationship management to ensure sales growth.
• Presenting new ranges to your accounts.
• Ensuring regular visits/communication with all retailers/buyers – 60% of time on the road.
• Sell out detail/trading communication.
• Proposing new accounts in your territory in line with the premium Joules brand positioning.
• Proposing accounts to exit in your territory in line with the premium Joules brand positioning.
• Working alongside the Wholesale Operations team to ensure all enquiries/orders/deliveries are managed to a satisfactory standard.
• Identifying business opportunities and growing the region using a strategic approach.
• Attending trade shows (multiple locations) as well as range reviews and range handovers at The Barn.
• Applying commercial awareness to make ‘brand-appropriate’ decisions.
• Having weekly updates on key meetings, opportunities and territory growth.
• Ensuring Joules is in all the right points of distribution that align with the brand premium positioning and presentation.

• Previous experience as a Regional Sales Manager or an Account Manager. Ideally within a lifestyle brand and with a list of contacts for potential accounts in your territory.
• Proven experience of managing a book of accounts.
• A track record of growing a territory in a commercial/strategic way.
• Topline Brand/business trading and commercial awareness.
• High accuracy, reliability and attention to detail.
• A personable and positive approach, you’re accustomed to maximizing sales through professional relationships, whilst understanding business limitations.
• Confidence in making commercial decisions, happy to take direction from more senior team members, when needed.
• Effective time and diary management.
• The ability to understand the wider context of managing accounts, liaising with different functions of the business internally, focused on clear and concise communication.

So, if you:

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
• Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share
• Are not afraid to fail and grow
• Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve
• Are adaptable and can embrace change
• Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all
• Enjoy celebrating success

Then look no further, the role of Sales Manager – Midlands and South East was made for you!

This is a full‑time, field‑based role with non‑field days spent at ‘The Barn’ – Joules’ purpose-built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

You must be able and willing to travel within your territory as well as to other locations including but not limited to London, Birmingham & Harrogate for meetings and trade shows as required.

Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter and portfolio are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful…