VANRATH is partnering with a Major FMCG Distribution Service to recruit a Drinks Sales Specialist for a growing, dynamic team based in Belfast. The company values staff development and progression.

This is a Permanent position (Monday - Friday), field-based with 3 days on the road and 2 days working from home.

Salary: £28,000 + 10% Bonus + Company Car (Fuel costs paid) + Phone & Laptop + Clear Progression Opportunities + 5* Training & Development. A position with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve and surpass customer sales & profit budgets, maximising ROI on Soft Drink brands within Out of Home Wholesale & Retail Accounts, aligned with Sales, Shopper & Brand objectives.
• Manage customer portfolio, developing new business to meet sales, shopper, and brand goals.
• Implement national plans locally, ensuring distribution & activation align with brand objectives and TGM targets.
• Build collaborative customer partnerships, translating sales & brand objectives into customer business plans, ranging, and activation, considering their business cycles.
• Coordinate with Brand and NPD teams regarding customer activity and menu cycles.
• Work with commercial planning and activation teams to ensure all activities align with company expectations and budgets, using CBP systems.
• Provide necessary information for internal and external stakeholders within deadlines.
• Utilise insights to maximise brand distribution, visibility, and availability, setting targets and conducting gap analysis.
• Monitor competitor activity and report insights to inform business strategy.
• Maintain financial control, including limiting debtor days, resolving credit issues, and managing invoices within 35 days.

Criteria:

• Experience in a similar role
• Strong sales experience
• Excellent listening and questioning skills
• Persuasiveness
• Planning and organising abilities
• Good judgement
• Adaptability
• Full Driving License

For more information, please contact Jack Groves at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.