Sales Manager

Andover, Hampshire
Wise Employment

Wise Employment are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Manager for a well-established drinks distributer in the South with an excellent reputation.

Basic salary of £55,000 to £65,000 DOE with up to a 20% bonus also.

Wise Employment is looking for an experienced Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will be an influential leader with a passion for supporting and coaching a team of expert salespeople. As the growth of the company continues to be exciting you will be presented with both personal and professional opportunities. If you are passionate about the drinks industry and want to make a lasting impact, then this is definitely the role for you.

Main duties to include

• Manage, recruit, and develop a team comprising Account Managers, Wine Development Managers, and a Brand Activation Manager.
• Achieve the agreed sales and margin budget.
• Meet targets for new business, wine, and signature brands, while retaining existing customers and increasing their spend.
• Enhance the efficiency of account managers by focusing on new business targets, margin-driving categories, customer spend, focus brand targets, and minimizing attrition.
• Lead monthly sales meetings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key customers in support of account managers.
• Conduct annual appraisals and regular reviews with direct reports, including regular field visits.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Depot Managers, Operational Teams, Regional Managers, and the Support Centre team to meet company targets.
• Identify and communicate industry and retail trends and activities.

The successful candidate must have excellent leadership and training abilities with commercial experience. A proven track record in sales and achieving growth targets is expected. If you have an in-depth knowledge of the drinks industry and market trends, then please get in touch. You must be able to demonstrate success in managing a high performing team. Experience and understanding of hospitality retail is desirable. You must hold a valid full clean driving licence.

If you meet the above criteria, then contact today by calling Wise Employment Plymouth or apply via the job board with your full CV.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria s of the role by past experience and during the interview process.