Sales Executive

Description:

We have a great opportunity for a driven and ambitious sales person to join us as a National Sales Account Executive in Grocery and Non Grocery accounts. If you are looking for a winning combination of start-up culture and the opportunity to shake up convention and make a real impact in a rapidly expanding business this is the role for you.

More about the role

You will be responsible for developing new and building on existing relationships with customers creating bold and exciting growth plans. You will be a core part of the sales team, managing a portfolio of accounts to deliver measurable results. Candidates should have at least 1 year experience in FMCG Non Grocery and/or Grocery Account Management.

Your main responsibilities:

· Build strong and sustainable customer relationships with buyers and their surrounding team.

· Actively approach and build relationships with new customers to broaden the presence and reach of Piccolo.

· Develop and deliver the customer strategic business plan including an aligned promo and activation plan, shopper marketing and investment plan.

· Manage the sell in process for NPD and the manage launching new lines into each customer.

· S&OP Forecasting — provide clear up to date inputs into the weekly and monthly process.

You will have:

· 1+ years sales experience within FMCG Food & Drink managing Grocery and/or Convenience accounts.

· Strong selling ability.

· Ability and experience using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

· Good negotiating skills.

· A “get-things-done” attitude and ability to work to deadlines.

· Entrepreneurial spirit and proactivity to seek new opportunities.

· Great multitasking and organisational ability.

About You

You’ll be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline with experience, and/or have a demonstrable track record in FMCG sales working with UK retailers. Enthusiastic, pragmatic and resilient, you can demonstrate your agility to transition at pace, work to tight deadlines, communicate effectively and motivate team members around you to help support your objectives.

Working Style

We are driven by a desire to push boundaries and create impact, always looking to the future. The Piccolo team is dynamic, passionate and diligent, and as such we need someone who can work independently, own their role and think creatively in support of the larger team. Individuality is valued and being able to have fun with the rest of the team during work and when socialising is a must.