Sales Support

Based in Reigate

• Start date ASAP
• Salary £28-40k depending on experience
• 4 days in the office and Fridays at home (after probation)

This is an opportunity for an organised and committed individual to join an award winning, employee-owned food. They are seeking a motivated individual to join their dynamic team in Reigate. The ideal candidate will live locally to Reigate and have prior work experience, and bring a proactive, “can do” attitude. You’ll be competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and enjoy working with data and producing reports.

 either the National Account Controller or Sales & Marketing Director, the role of Sales Support is a more internal facing role, taking responsibility for the day-to-day administration of retail and food service accounts. As Sales Support, in time you will be relied upon to become the expert on the accounts you are supporting on from a product, contract, stock and category perspective. Whilst the Sales Support role is a fundamental requirement within the commercial team, the opportunity for progression still exists for ambitious individuals who possess a desire to succeed and have proven their commitment to the business over a period of time. Kingfisher invest heavily in the personal development and growth of the individual through internal & external training.

Responsibilities to include;

• Managing contract balances and stock levels
• Weekly sales reports and analysis
• Working closely with Procurement on lead times and Operations through forecasting and delivery
• Supporting the team with detailed administration of customer tenders
• Benchmarking and sampling requests for customers
• Project management of new product launches and new line forms
• Regular retailer store visits
• Working with the Category Insight Manager reporting on the latest developments and trends within the category
• Supporting with commercial presentations

Qualifications

• Degree / A level or equivalent

Experience

• 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a commercial environment preferred
• Preference for a food industry background although other FMCG will be considered

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Collaborative approach
• Proficient on Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Personal attributes

• Confident “Can do” attitude
• Articulate
• Positive attitude
• Willing to take responsibility

Remuneration package

• Competitive, dependent on experience
• Pension, health and life cover
• 23 days holiday increasing to 26 over time

Option to work from home on Fridays (after induction period comple