Head of Distribution & Retail - UK & I - Interior Fittings

Job Description

Are you managing a small team for a high-end Brand thats distributed via trade and through independent and small chain consumer retailers Perhaps youre got a glass ceiling, and need to move roles to take the step up Are you responsible for £10m+ UK sales,ambitious, hands on, and keen to take a role not only offering you the jump you need but future growth opportunities as wellIf you answered yes to these questions then you could have the base level of experience we need as a candidate for a role with one of the UKs most exciting homegrown brands in the home/electrical sector. A company with products that blow most others outof the water on design and back it up with market leading reliability and performance.The opportunity we have is heading up a team of 3 regional salespeople across the UK, whilst simultaneously having responsibility for the entire UK distribution network consisting of the likes of Edmundson, CEF, Rexel and many more, an extensive networkof independent B2C retailers and small chains, and a variety of specialist ecommerce businesses. Your role will be simple, own and improve the UKs overall performance, whilst supporting, developing and growing the UK sales team.The role is very hands on, and as such we need a commercially minded manager, keen to graft and get hands on with all the routes to market in the UK, closing deals, breaking down doors and maximising returns and service. Somebody who can work cross functionallywith the project and specifications team supporting them with bids and tenders and managing sales through the distribution network, whilst driving referral business and further key large brand projects in housing and hospitality.Given the price point and brand equity of the business candidates from lower end brands will not be considered, all applicants must have extensive experience selling premium branded goods, used to value selling not discounting. Ideally you will be used toworking omni-channel (This doesnt have to be in the same role at once), digitally astute enough to know ecommerce, and intelligent enough to manage B2B and B2C channels in their own way. You must come from a home focused built in interior product so Kitchen,Bedroom Bathroom (KBB), fixtures such as wall accessories/lighting, door handles, bells, security are all options provided its premium high-end of the range.You must have existing management experience of at least 2 people, but were not looking for candidates that have worked above this pay grade in strategic roles taking a step back. This is a player manager role, best suited to an upcoming UK sales specialist,keen to make their mark for another brand.The role offers an executive level package, car, bonus etc and will need to be based at least one day a week out of their office just outside of London, as such candidates must be located no further north than the midlands, and happy spending some time intheir office.If this sounds interesting please send through your CV and provided you do have the experience outlined in this brief, well be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.Zero Surplus is the UKs premier sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge we source business development staff for small and international manufacturers & distributors across the UK & Europe.For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period.Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultants job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role.Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus Privacy Policy