National Sales Manager
Job Summary
National Sales Manager - Trade & Wholesale
North West Hybrid 2 days onsite per week with regular customer and field-based travel.
Were working with an established and growing business within the pet industry to recruit a National Sales Manager.
This is a senior commercial leadership role with responsibility for driving profitable growth across the Trade and Wholesale channel developing key customer relationships and leading a multi-disciplinary sales team.
Its an ideal opportunity for someone who is ready to step into a broader commercial leadership position or for an established leader looking for a role with greater influence and ownership.
The Role
- Lead the strategy and performance of the Trade channel.
- Manage and develop a team across National Accounts Field Sales Internal Sales and Telesales.
- Build strong relationships with major pet retail and specialist customers.
- Identify opportunities to drive sales distribution margin and profitability.
- Lead commercial projects across pricing SKU rationalisation processes and reporting.
- Work closely with Marketing Supply Chain and senior leadership to deliver channel growth.
- Develop talent and improve accountability and performance across the team.
About You
Were looking for an experienced pet industry commercial leader with:
- Proven National Account Management or Channel Management experience.
- Experience managing major retail specialist or pet trade customers.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent commercial and strategic capability.
- A track record of delivering profitable growth and commercial improvement.
- The ability to operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- A hands-on collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at senior level.
Whats On Offer
- Salary up to 70000 depending on experience
- Car Allowance and Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Autonomy to influence strategy develop a talented team and make a visible impact on customer relationships channel performance and profitability.
For more information please contact Laura onor email
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Noble Futures is the leading specialist recruitment consultancy for the Animal Health, Agricultural, Equine & Pet industries in the UK, Ireland and Europe.