Sales Executive
2 days ago
Basingstoke
Sales Executive (Wholesale Accounts & Commercial Support) An exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join the team of global Beauty Consumer Goods Company located in Basingstoke. • Starting Salary £35,000- £40,000, • Hybrid Basingstoke Head office / 3 days in the office 2 WFH, • Excellent benefits, stunning offices, exciting brands, and progression opportunities! The Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in supporting growth through the management of wholesale accounts, commercial administration, and cross-functional project delivery. This position offers a blend of account management, commercial administration, and project coordination. Providing an excellent opportunity to develop broad commercial experience within a market-leading business while working closely with senior leadership and key functional teams, Sales, E-commerce, Marketing, Finance, and external customers, ensuring excellent execution of commercial plans and operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities Wholesale Account Management • Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned wholesale customers., • Support account growth through effective sales planning and execution., • Monitor sales performance, stock availability, and customer forecasts., • Prepare customer presentations, promotional proposals, and business reviews., • Ensure customer pricing, terms, and product information are accurately maintained., • Identify opportunities to increase distribution, sales, and profitability. Commercial Administration • Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team., • Maintain sales reports, trackers, and support with forecasting tools., • Coordinate customer promotional calendars and trade plans., • Manage new line forms, product set-up documentation, and customer portals., • Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews., • Assist with demand forecasting and stock allocation activities with the Commercial team. Project Management Support • Work closely with the Commercial Manager, E-Com & Marketing on strategic business projects., • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and performance., • Support new product launches and commercial activation plans., • Track project timelines, actions, and deliverables., • Assist with business analysis and presentation development. Skills & Experience Essential • Experience in a sales, account management, or commercial support role., • Strong organisational and administrative skills., • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities., • Strong numerical and analytical capability., • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Commercial awareness and attention to detail. Desirable • Experience within consumer goods, beauty, or FMCG sectors., • Knowledge of UK wholesale and retail channels., • Experience working with cross-functional teams., • Familiarity with sales reporting and forecasting systems. Personal Attributes • Proactive and self-motivated., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Positive, collaborative team player., • Commercially minded and results focused., • Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and projects., • Adaptable and eager to learn. Please apply / get in touch to hear more!