Sales Executive/ Business Development Manager - Luxury FMCG - #2088382

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