Sales Representative

• Well established territory with sales in excess of £500,000
• Combination of UK delivered and container sales
• Open ended commission scheme that fully rewards success

The role of Sales Representative:

£30,000 - £35,000 plus open ended commission at 1% of all sales, plus car.

Home based, you will be covering Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon Cornwall and South Wales.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Create a journey plan that maximises customer contact time.
• Build strong relationships with owners, buyers and sales assistants in all existing and prospect accounts.
• Identify and activate opportunities for sales growth with all customers.
• Adapt your approach according to your territory targets.
• Demonstrate skills in range selling, merchandising, sales presentations and negotiation.
• Provide first class customer service and follow up.
• Report regularly to the National Sales Manager. Communicate regularly with your team.

The person for this Sales Representative opportunity:

This is an enjoyable yet challenging, competitive sector. The key to success is frequent customer contact, great relationships and a commitment to customer service. The profile we are looking for includes:

• Living centrally in the South West or South Wales region.
• A track record of field sales success dealing with garden centres or similar independent retailers.
• Experience of seasonal selling
• Excellent communication skills, sociable personality, good sense of humour
• Well planned and organised. Highly self motivated and able to work from home.
• Hard working. Calls per day can range from 5 to 10 during business months.

The Company:

A long-established, privately owned garden trade supplier with strong ranges that meet the needs of retail buyers and consumers.

The Benefits:

A negotiable basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus a 1% commission on all sales, hybrid company car and everything you need to work remotely.

Contact: Nick Hester

Reference: NH/86839

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