This position reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing and is responsible for developing and managing sales for one of three business units within Deflecto USA. This individual will have responsibilities in growing our business within active accounts, as well as creating and pursuing new account opportunities with a focus on attaining Deflecto’s annual sales and margin goals.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- As the primary sales contact, develop and maintain relationships with key customers
- Evaluate the industry and business trends; identify key business opportunities for the assigned business unit
- Responsible for delivering budgeted sales goals for assigned business unit
- Responsible for developing gain sharing opportunities with customers
- Responsible for increasing account profitability over prior year’s results
- Partner with other teams including Marketing, Finance, and Operations
- At least 30% travel to attend trade shows, customer calls, and other industry events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and/or Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent business experience
- Minimally 5 years in a relevant position with a proven track record of active and new account growth
- Must have 5 years of experience in calling on large customers and have successfully implemented current programs, line reviews, and planogram management
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multitasking environment while meeting deadlines
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required
- Strongs relationship building skills, along with strength in negotiating skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High knowledge level of Deflecto’s current and proposed products • High levels of self discipline to maintain a steady workflow when working remotely
Work Environment
This position involves frequent contact with personnel inside and outside the company and requires reasonable tact, discretion, self-expression, and a working knowledge of the benefits, policies, procedures, and confidentiality laws. This position will require at least 30% travel.
📌 Sales Manger (London)
🏢 Deflecto
📍 London
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