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Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.
Job Responsibility:
Regular customer meetings to maintain accounts and present NPD
Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the market
Customer relationship management
Cross functional collaboration across all departments both in the UK and Far East
Build strong relationships Internally with: Product, Operations, Commercial and Technical teams
Regular trade visits
Help to manage all aspects of: Budgeting, Forecasting, objectives, etc
Set and achieve sales targets
Monitor sales performance weekly
Provide regular sales reports across the account base
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all customers to ensure product listings and growth
Requirements:
Minimum 1 year experience in an account exec role previously
Interaction with multiple retail bases from discount sectors through to grocer channels
Proven sales success with a track record of achieving targets
Experience working with or a personal interest in health & beauty or household products
Willingness to travel nationally for face-to-face meetings with your customers as and when required
Networked and understands the basic process of supply & manufacturing
Ability to build relationships at all levels both internally and externally
Confidence presenting to all business stake holders
A sales driven individual who strives to achieve above and beyond targets
Team player (cross functionally: Operations, Technical, Finance, Product etc)
Strong attention to detail
Creatively Minded
Negotiation skills
Nice to have:
Experience in digital & online sales platforms - advantageous
What we offer:
Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
Hybrid working flexibility (at business discretion)
Great learning and development and progression opportunities
Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Generous Company Sick Pay
Pension Scheme Contribution
Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team