I-am-currently-recruiting-for-a-well-known-high-end-retail-business-based-in-the-Sharston-area.-This-role-is-looking-for-someone-with-experience-in-Sales-working-with-giftware/high-end-retail.-My-client-is-a-leader-in-creative-greetings-and-giftware,-is-seeking-an-experienced-and-dynamic-Sales-&-Partnership-Lead-for-their-trade-business-.-This-strategic-and-hands-on-position-will-report-directly-to-the-Creative-Director/Owner-and-form-a-key-part-of-the-senior-leadership-team,-working-alongside-the-Finance-Director,-Senior-Buyer/Merchandiser,-and-Head-of-Production.-The-Sales-&-Partnership-Lead-will-be-responsible-for-driving-sales-growth,-managing-and-developing-our-sales-team,-and-strengthening-our-house-accounts,-particularly-in-London,-during-an-exciting-period-of-transition-and-opportunity.

Key-Responsibilities

Team-Management:Lead,-motivate,-and-support-the-sales-team,-directly-managing-the-Sales-and-Admin-Executive-and-Sales-Executive.-Conduct-twice-weekly-virtual-''water-cooler''-calls-when-working-remotely,-ensuring-engagement,-alignment,-and-high-performance.

Sales-Process-Implementation:-Develop,-implement,-and-maintain-robust-sales-processes-and-procedures-to-streamline-operations,-enhance-customer-experience,-and-drive-sales-effectiveness.

Sales-Agent-Management:Oversee-the-transition-away-from-the-London-sales-agent,-ensuring-minimal-disruption-to-business-continuity.-Build-and-nurture-strong-relationships-with-key-London-house-accounts-and-manage-ongoing-relationships-with-any-external-sales-agents.

Sales-Growth:-Maintain-and-grow-greeting-card-sales-channels.-Develop-and-expand-house-account-and-export-sales-for-the-Giftware-range,-identifying-new-opportunities-and-fostering-long-term-partnerships.

Leadership-Collaboration:Collaborate-closely-with-the-leadership-team-on-product-development,-customer-feedback,-and-strategic-planning.-Provide-market-insight-and-contribute-to-key-business-decisions.

Reporting-and-Analysis:Monitor-sales-performance,-prepare-regular-reports,-and-present-actionable-insights-to-the-leadership-team.

Required-Skills-and-Experience

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Proven-track-record-in-sales-leadership,-preferably-within-the-creative,-greetings,-or-giftware-sector.

Strong-experience-in-managing-and-developing-sales-teams,-both-in-person-and-remotely.

Demonstrated-ability-to-implement-and-refine-sales-processes-and-procedures.

Excellent-relationship-building-and-account-management-skills,-with-experience-transitioning-and-managing-house-accounts.

Strategic-thinker-with-hands-on-approach;-comfortable-operating-at-both-a-leadership-and-operational-level.

Data-driven,-with-strong-analytical-and-reporting-capabilities.

Collaborative,-engaging-communication-style,-able-to-influence-and-work-effectively-with-senior-leadership-and-cross-functional-teams.

Experience-contributing-to-product-development-and-leveraging-customer-feedback-for-continuous-improvement.

Working-Arrangements

This-role-is-open-to-remote-and-local-candidates,-with-the-expectation-of-working-from-the-office-in-South-Manchester-for-a-minimum-of-4-5-days-per-month-(travel-expenses-covered-as-per-company-policy).

Occasional-travel-to-visit-key-accounts-or-attend-industry-events-as-required.

Please-note-the-successful-candidate-for-this-role-must-come-from-a-Sales-background-working-in-luxury-giftware-