Simon Acres Recruitment are recruiting for a well-established KBB manufacturer that requires a UK Sales Manager to launch a brand-new product within the UK kitchen market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a KBB professional with an entrepreneurial spirit to take control and drive the growth of the brand within the UK market.

This is a permanent position paying £50,000 basic, £60,000 OTE, plus £850 monthly car allowance and huge scope for progression.

Covering: Nationally

The Role:

* Launching a brand-new product to the UK kitchen market

* Actively seeking and opening new accounts

* Driving product/brand awareness and securing brand new accounts

* Selling kitchens into buying groups, kitchen retailers, merchants, DIY, distributers

* Calling upon and presenting kitchens with the intention of securing showroom displays orders

* Building strong business relationships

* Ensuring that all customers/staff are appraised

* Covering physical and remote visits to all accounts regularly

* Maintaining a tidy and presentable company vehicle, and keeping a tidy work area

Candidate Requirements:

* Proven track record within field sales/sales account management at a regional/national level (selling Business to Business in within the KBB market)

* Black book of contacts/well connected with various routes to market

* Excellent technical understanding of kitchens and kitchen design

* Retail Sales Account Management experience

* Ability to present and pitch in front of senior buyers/purchasing directors

* Strong communication and presentation skills

* Ability to work under pressure and solve problems

* Ability to demonstrate a tenacious and resilient mindset

* Be able to manage time and priorities effectively

* Proficient with MS packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

* Must hold a valid and clean driving licence

* Flexible with business travel requirements

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy