Brand Activation Manager - Teesside
About the job Phoenix 2 Retail are one of the UK's fastest growing companies in Europe. We offer a unique route to market service to global FMCG brands who wish to gain distribution in the UK. Don't miss this opportunity to join us as we build a team to focus on the IVG brand, driving sales of their exciting range of products into independent retail and wholesale! Join a team that are people focused with a commitment to operating ethically and with the best interests of our customers at the heart of everything we do We are one of the fastest growing companies in Europe offering you genuine opportunity for career growth We offer development plans for our employees to build on their skills Be part of a success story that continuously challenges industry standards Work in an environment focused on collaboration, sustainability and innovation Brand Activation Manager - Teesside - Postcodes: DL, TS THE ROLE OF BRAND ACTIVATION MANAGER: Thanks to further growth and development of our service offering, we are now partnering with IVG, an innovative global brand who manufacture a range of vapes, salts and e-liquids. IVG have major opportunities for further expansion in the UK market with a focus on independent retail and wholesale. ABOUT YOU: A full UK driving license Experience within B2B or B2C sales positions - this could be either internal or field sales experience You could be an estate agent, a telesales executive or a current field salesperson Keen to work in a fast-paced environment Great team player with an outgoing personality Manages time effectively to ensure high levels of productivity Commercially minded with a desire to hit and exceed targets Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook) As a Brand Activation Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding distribution by building strong commercial relationships with key decision makers in the independent convenience retail & wholesale sector. Your focus will be on achieving sales targets, securing new accounts, and maximising revenue opportunities across your territory. You will do this by: Identifying and securing new distribution points through proactive prospecting, lead generation, and direct sales activity Developing and maintaining strong relationships with independent retailers & owners to maximise sales of the IVG product range Negotiating and closing sales deals that deliver profitable growth and long-term partnerships Executing effective sales promotions and trade events to increase product uptake and drive repeat orders Monitoring performance and gathering market insight to inform sales strategy and ensure competitive positioning Taking full ownership of your territory’s sales performance, acting as the driving force behind IVG’s success at field level WHAT WE OFFER: Base Salary £28,500 Commission: up to 10% on top per year upon hitting targets Additional incentives for hitting targets throughout the year £5,000 car allowance iPhone and iPad 5% employer contributory pension £40 per month wellbeing allowance 24 days holiday + bank holidays Employee assistance programme We are passionate about growth, we aim to provide every employee with a clear development plan, with regular reviews that enable you to achieve your career goals