Commercial Graduate

Supports sales account management by building client relationships, analysing sales performance, and assisting with commercial activities for retail accounts.

Purpose of the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to kickstart their career in sales account management. We are looking for a motivated, commercially minded individual who can build strong relationships, prioritise tasks effectively and be open to learning an in a fast-moving business environment. An enthusiasm for sales, FMCG, or retail will help you thrive in this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing and growing sales within assigned account, support the National Account Manager

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners and internal stakeholders.

• Support in analysing sales data to identify trends and opportunities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth executive of orders and promotions

• Provide market insights and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions

• Support with pricing and product negotiations in partnership with the National Account Manager

• Work with supply chain teams to ensure delivery timelines are met

• Help coordinate marketing and promotional activities within retail channels

• Take part in internal meetings and retailer presentations to develop commercial awareness

• Update your team on problems or issues & work with the account manager to provide solutions.

• Ability to take ownership of projects with tight deadlines and ensuring all stakeholders are completing tasks in full

• Ability to travel in the UK and abroad

About you:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and trends

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and databases

• Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn

• A passion for sales, retail and FMCG industries

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic working environment

• Highly organised with strong time management skills

• The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and stakeholders

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews

• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service

• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits

• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff

• Great learning and development and progression opportunities · Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Generous Company Sick Pay

• Pension Scheme Contribution

• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free parking on Christchurch Quay