FMCG Sales Manager: Darwen: Salary circa £60k+ OTE's of an additional £30k per annum

Axon Moore have partnered with one of East Lancashire's most innovative and successful manufacturing organisations on the search for an experienced FMCG Sales Manager.

This role will be working closely with Senior Stakeholders, to develop, lead and support all bid & tender processes to identify and develop sales opportunities across the group, and achieve maximum profitability for every opportunity.

***This role will have 1 direct report***

More about the role:-

Hold full ownership of the tender process, including exploring tender opportunities, preparing, completing and submitting all documentation ahead of deadlines.
Follow up on all tender and bid processes with a view to monitoring feedback, making recommendations for change to ensure we win and grow business from successful bids.
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share.
Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand the customer base.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and retailers.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to identify areas for growth and product improvement, making recommendations for change.
Analyse sales data and generate reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
Conduct regular product evaluations and make recommendations for improvements or new product introductions.
Collaborate with NPD and operations teams to ensure timely and efficient product development and production.
Conduct market research and consumer surveys to identify consumer needs and preferences.
Support the Supply Chain to ensure a seamless end to end transaction for all clients.
Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying areas for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.
Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and recommending actions.
This role would suit someone from a retail sales background, manufacturing or has transferrable skills in any sales capacity.

We are looking for an analytical professional with strong negotiation and communication skills coupled with the ability to interpret sales data and market research.

The package on offer:-

Role- Permanent
Salary circa £60k plus £30k OTE's (this can be negotiable for the perfect candidate)
Working Hours- 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (office based initially, however hybrid working may be an option in the future)
Car allowance
Free Parking
On-site Gym
Pension
Death in service 2x annual salary
Westfield Health Care plan
Holidays up to 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Interested? 

To Apply, send your CV to

If your application is successful I will be in touch!

Good luck 😊

Victoria