area manager Reading, England
Job description
Working for Gekko on behalf of an established TV & Audio brand, we have an exciting opportunity to represent an innovative manufacturer establishing their ‘the difference is real’ brand ethos in retail.
This role will appeal to candidates with sales experience who are interested in technology and/or have an understanding of the retail channel. Previous experience within a similar role, including training store colleagues in store groups such as Currys and Richer sounds would be advantageous.
Your Package
In addition to your base salary, there’s an achievable bonus scheme and Gekko will ensure that you benefit from a significant focus on your own personal development.
The package includes:
- Salary £22,000 per annum (Monday - Friday)
- Up to 20% bonus scheme
- 22 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays (increased with service)
- Holiday purchase or sell scheme
- Company Car/Allowance
- Company Pension scheme – 3% employer contributions
- Ongoing personal development
- Access to employee assistance programme (24/7 personal wellbeing support)
- Perkbox Subscription (complimentary & discounted rates across a range of services and providers)
Your Role
The core responsibilities of this position are:
- Build and develop relationships top down with store management and RSAs [retail store advisors]
- Assist RSAs to develop their understanding of the features benefits to aid sales. Solutions may be delivered out of hours to groups and also individuals
- Build, manage and deliver local marketing plans to support and maximise sell-through.
- Ensure brand compliance across your region and conduct VIP accompaniments as required
- Be the main point of contact via email, phone or online for RSAs within your region
Do you have what it takes?
The Retail Development Executive role will be ideal for you if you:
- Are interested in consumer electronics, especially TV and Audio
- Have the skills to demonstrate products and develop the knowledge of staff
- Have the ability to plan your visits and manage your region effectively
- Seek the autonomy and variety of a field based role
- Have experience in proactively working towards targets
- Hold a full UK driving licence
This position offers a contract until the end of 2023 and is field based covering the South of the UK with nationwide travel where required (ideal candidates would be based along the M4 corridor region)
Gekko is a creative customer experience marketing agency seeking talent to create and evolve campaigns. We enhance our brands customer journey by streamlining and tailoring the customer experience to drive sales across retail, B2B and online channels.
Choose Gekko to build your career and we will support you to gain practical experience from across the best global tech brands. Aligning with our core values, that underpin the way we work - we trust you to make the right choices. We encourage everyone at Gekko to be insightful in their approach and honest to themselves and others.
At Gekko Group everyone is welcome and as an inclusive employer, our teams are encouraged to be relaxed but professional. Be your best self, in a trusted team so we can grow together.
If you identify with the key skills and experience in this role that we are looking for, we’d like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Salary: Up to £26,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
