Area Sales Manager

  • Permanent
  • Hybrid (SK8 2EA, Manchester, United Kingdom)

In the world of toys, Jumbo Group is an exciting organisation with 4 main locations in The Netherlands (Koninklijke Jumbo), Spain (Diset), United Kingdom (James Galt) and France (Dujardin). There are various sales offices in Europe and international sales take place in 50 different countries. Getting the best out of yourself, showing entrepreneurship, being proactive and giving everything for the customer is paramount at Jumbo. Are you curious about our organisation where innovation and challenges are part of the day-to-day work, then respond directly to this interesting vacancy.


Due to exciting changes at Jumbo UK (James Galt & Co Ltd) we have a vacancy for an experienced, ambitious Area Sales Manager to help introduce and develop our independent customers. Location – South East of England.


Main Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Generate new business opportunities with prospective clients.
  • Working closely with senior managers to forecast, plan and execute annual plans.
  • Preparing and updating sales reports.
  • Identify key client requirements and new business opportunities.
  • Carry out presentations and demonstrations on products and attend trade shows as required.
  • Contribute to marketing/advertising activities and maximise exposure through promotional campaigns.
  • Build and maintain a deep understanding of our products and company ethics.


Skills and Experience:


  • Ability to drive business growth by securing distribution and seeking out new opportunities.
  • Building strong relationships and managing them internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication skills - identifying and positively presenting data.
  • To be resilient and self-disciplined.
  • Ability to thrive as part of a team.
  • Delivering results and continuous improvement.


Benefits:

  • Up to two working from home days per week
  • Flexible working hours in and out
  • Additional day off for your Birthday
  • Pension plan
  • Health cash plan
  • On site free parking


If you are dynamic, creative, passionate, hardworking, and want to join a toys and games international company, we are waiting for you.


Let’s unlock the power of play!