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JOIN US AT GREEN & BROWN Regional Sales Manager About Us Green & Brown is one of the largest independent manufacturers of made to measure window coverings in the UK. Located in the heartland of Yorkshire that has a world renowned heritage site for quality textiles, at Green & Brown () we are proud to manufacture over 40,000 made to measure window coverings every month. Our industry leading product range includes, wooden venetian blinds, roman blinds, roller blinds, vertical blinds, day & night blinds, perfect fit blinds and shutters, curtains, plus much more. You will be joining a highly ambitious trade business that places significant investment and emphasis on operational excellence, innovation, marketing, technology and not least our people. At Green & Brown we have built a long standing reputation for giving trade accounts a professional, friendly experience, backed up with competitive pricing, quality products and high service level standards. Background G&B already has over 3,000 trade accounts nationwide and following significant investment across the product range, factory, samples and marketing, the trade business is geared for an exciting new chapter in its journey. Covering a national sales & business development role, you will be an important face of G&B whereby you will deliver a best in class service that sees the business significantly grow sales with both existing and new accounts. G&B have a wide profile of customer accounts ranging from small independent local blind sellers, larger regional in-home service retailers, interior designers, through to both regional and national commercial fit-out specialists. G&B has an extensive supply chain that includes the industry leading brands, coupled with our own in-house sourced ranges, subsequently representing a genuine ‘single source solution’ for trade accounts. Reflecting the opportunity, we are seeking a dyna,highly motivated National Sales Manager that is commercially savvy, who ideally brings window covering industry experience, exceptional relationships, communication and organisational skills. This is an exciting role within a reputable, successful and highly ambitious company, whereby the successful candidate will report directly in to the G&B Trade Business Manager and Group Commercial Director. Key responsibilities ● Effectively manage relationships across a portfolio of existing accounts, establishing trust, while delivering long-term success through long standing relationships, maximising G&B’s share of those accounts window coverings spend. ● Seek and convert new business development opportunities, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers. ● Effectively qualify scope for sales opportunities through both existing and potential new accounts alike, subsequently tailoring approach, including time, focus and level of priority. ● Maintain and manage your own diary to ensure maximum effectiveness of your time, sharing with line management. ● Maximise revenue and profit margins from all customer interactions. ● Effective utilisation of the company management information systems, including the CRM database and other forms of MI. ● Actively promote multiple product categories to new and existing customers alike to enhance cross category sales. ● Develop business within new markets where possible. ● Maximise distribution, revenue and return on investment from all available sampling. ● Support in the development and delivery of go to market sales plans for products and services, effectively tailoring approach to suitably target different customer profiles. ● Contribute ideas and recommendations for new product development (NPD) opportunities and priorities. ● Support the shaping and development of the commercial strategy for the trade business, including business planning and budgeting. ● Identify, deliver and manage where appropriate commercial JV partnership opportunities. ● Attend events and shows where Green & Brown exhibit. ● Deliver structured customer feedback and insight to the business with regards to trends, product, quality and service. ● Be a strong and positive brand ambassador for the company. ● Deliver a best in class service to our customers, prospective customers and internal stakeholders alike. ● Be proactive across all relevant social media platforms to support and drive online presence. ● Continually strive to grow customer sign-up and engagement via our marketing touchpoints, including email and social media. ● Effectively support both line management and the wider business leadership team. ● Leading by example in setting a standard of excellence, you will support the development of the wider trade team. ● Hold weekly 1:1’s with line management, coupled with producing and presenting weekly and monthly reports as necessary. Person Specification ● 3-5 years plus experience within the blinds industry in a similar sales related role. ● Experience of window coverings wholesale is preferable. ● Experience in the blinds industry specific to soft fabrics/textiles is desirable. ● Experience with dealing with larger commercial customers is desirable. ● Experience in dealing with tenders is desirable. ● Experience and engagement on social media platforms is desirable. ● Excellent communication and relationship building skills. ● Proven self-starter that effectively works on own initiative, while also being a team player. ● Capability to lead by example with a positive, proactive and professional ‘can do’ attitude. ● Capability to identify potential opportunities, scoping out potential solutions and sharing recommendations with line management and wider leadership team. ● We are a growing company and would favour someone with the ambition to progress further over time. Package ● Basic salary = £40-45k (subjective to candidate / location) ● Commission / bonus = up to 20% of salary paid monthly ● Hours = 40 per week ● Location = covering the UK, it is anticipated at minimum 3 days per week on the road, circa 2 days per month in the office, with further circa 5 days per month working from home or the office. It is anticipated that for the first two weeks induction and training these will be office based. ● Probation period = 6 months, with monthly check-in and 3 month formal review. ● Holidays = 30 days including statutory ● Expenses = Company car with fuel for work travel covered, accommodation and food allowance when necessary. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Benefits: • Company car, • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Flexitime, • Free parking, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site parking Experience: • Blinds Industry: 3 years (preferred), • Textile and Fabric : 3 years (preferred) Work Location: On the road To find out more, get in touch!

Category Manager 📍 Wakefield | Full-time | Hybrid Our client is seeking a Category Manager to join their Procurement team. This role is ideal for someone commercially astute, results-driven, and experienced in driving procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost efficiencies within a fast-paced environment. The Role You’ll play a key role in supporting procurement and supply chain activities that directly impact profitability, cashflow, and operational efficiency. The position involves managing supplier relationships, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain strong internal relationships, influencing stakeholders across the business., • Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring best value, optimal terms, and long-term partnerships., • Monitor category performance and provide regular reporting on KPIs., • Identify and deliver process improvements to achieve cost savings and efficiency gains., • Forecast price and market trends, maintaining accurate supplier and pricing data., • Support procurement strategy, contract management, and supplier evaluation processes., • Strong background in procurement/category management., • Skilled in supplier relationship management and negotiation., • Commercially aware with excellent organisational and analytical skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels., • Proficient with Microsoft Office; Netsuite/Netstock knowledge desirable., • Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business., • Collaborative, supportive environment with exposure across the business., • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Job Title: Division Merchandising Manager - Protein Specialist. We’re searching for a strategic and detail‑driven Merchandising Manager to lead product and vendor initiatives within the protein category (beef, poultry, pork, seafood). Experience in foodservice distribution, wholesale, or protein

Job Title: Division Merchandising Manager - Protein Specialist. We’re searching for a strategic and detail‑driven Merchandising Manager to lead product and vendor initiatives within the protein category (beef, poultry, pork, seafood). Experience in foodservice distribution, wholesale, or protein

Having shaped your FMCG career around consumer insights and category/brand storytelling, you have developed up to Category Manager level, gaining experience and lots of success in driving profitable sales within either grocery retail or impulse retail major accounts. CATEGORY & INSIGHT MANAGER - FMC

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Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this leading, employee-owned wholesaler in the appointment of a new Buyer to bring into their well-established trading team.Reporting directly to the Head of Trading, you will be responsible for ensuring that all depots maintain full availabi

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TXM is working with a global Rail company that is currently recruiting a Category Manager based in Southport. As a Category Manager, you’ll: Leverage competitive advantage and drive best-in-class supplier performance. Develop and implement category strategies and supplier development plans.

Having shaped your FMCG career around consumer insights and category/brand storytelling, you have developed up to Category Manager level, gaining experience and lots of success in driving profitable sales within either grocery retail or impulse retail major accounts. Additionally, you will build com

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Category Manager/Senior Category Manager. Reporting to the Head of Category, you will be responsible for translating market data into actionable insights, creating compelling category and range recommendations, and aligning these with retailer strategies. Translate complex data into clear, actionabl

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Working closely with the Category Procurement Manager you’ll manage your own category of ingredients, identify risk and opportunities, recommend CRM plans, source new suppliers whilst working closely with internal stakeholders. Category Buyer – Commodity Ingredients. Great Category Buyer opportu

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My client, a high profile public sector organisation, are currently recruiting for a Senior Category Manager level role to operate in the Information Technology space. Working within a department that is on a transformational journey, the successful candidate will be responsible for the shaping and

As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a specific product category within the International Market. We are working with a vibrant and successful nutrition and lifestyle brand within the FMCG industry that is looking to expand its international team with the addition of a Category

Leadership & Team DevelopmentStay updated on renewable energy trends, policies, incentives and emerging technologies in order to be sector championTranslate market insight into actionable development plans Driving engagement with the category and its plans; be a visible ambassador/champion of your

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