Job description
Sales Representative - Retail
South East (Essex or Kent based)
£35 - £45K + bonus + benefits
At Mars, your pet's health is our obsession. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail is what makes it possible for us to deliver precise, effective nutrition, and help them become their magnificent best!
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to carve out a career in sales and beyond with Mars. Full training, support and onboarding would be provided, so first hand sales experience is not a requirement. Aptitude for learning and development are key attributes for this role.
You will be responsible for driving sales and identifying new opportunities in the independent pet retail sector, building relationships with customers, managing key accounts, and promoting world famous brands like James Wellbeloved, Pedigree, Whiskas, Sheba, and Dreamies.
What are we looking for?
Passion and interest in developing a career in sales
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Results and targets driven
Full clean driving license
What will be your key responsibilities?
Key Accounts - Manage key accounts within your territory
Product - Proactively promote the distribution of core products, driving brand advocacy with retailers and the adoption of merchandising principles based on category growth drivers, both within stores and online.
Growth - Identify new opportunities to develop territory sales in line with company strategy and key account strategy
Sales - Develop the territory through focusing on Perfect Store - driving distribution, availability, visibility and instore and online execution.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company car and bonus.
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Pay Range:
USD 37,402.00 - USD 56,103.00