VANRATH is partnering again with a Major FMCG Distribution Service to recruit a Drinks Sales Specialist for a growing and dynamic team based in Belfast. The company values staff development and progression.

This is a Permanent (Monday - Friday) position. It is a Field-Based Sales role with 3 days on the road and 2 days working from home.

Salary:

£28,000 + 10% Bonus + Company Car (Fuel costs paid) + Phone & Laptop + Clear progression opportunities & 5-star training and development. An exciting role with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve and surpass customer sales & profit budgets, maximizing ROI on Soft Drink brands across Out of Home Wholesale & Retail Accounts, aligned with sales, shopper, and brand objectives.
• Manage customer portfolio, including existing and new business, to meet sales and brand goals.
• Implement national plans locally, ensuring distribution and activation align with brand objectives and TGM targets.
• Develop collaborative customer partnerships, translating sales and brand objectives into business plans, ranging, and activation strategies, considering customer needs and business cycles.
• Work with Brand and NPD teams to communicate key customer insights and cycles.
• Coordinate with commercial planning and activation teams to ensure all activities align with company and brand expectations, managing budgets and forecasts accordingly.
• Provide required information for internal and external reports within deadlines.
• Use market insights to maximize brand distribution, visibility, and availability, setting targets and conducting gap analyses.
• Monitor competitor activity and report insights to inform business strategies.
• Maintain financial control, including managing debtor days and resolving credit issues within 35 days.

Criteria:

• Experience in a similar sales role
• Proven sales experience
• Strong listening and questioning skills
• Persuasiveness
• Planning and organizing abilities
• Good judgment and adaptability
• Full driving license

For more information, please contact Jack Groves at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.

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