Sales Account Manager, North UK in Chester

With over 70 years of backyard cooking experience, Middleby Outdoor has three of the top consumer brands in outdoor cooking (Char-Griller, Masterbuilt and Kamado Joe). We strive for excellence in designing and building the most innovative products in the industry and markets we serve. We create a work environment that is conducive to building long-term employees who are motivated and dedicated to manufacturing quality products while upholding the highest standards in business ethics.

Middleby Outdoor is searching for an experienced Sales Account Manager. As a member of a dynamic sales team, you will oversee and manage designated accounts on a daily basis. Your primary focus is the execution of all European/UK business objectives as well as merchandising and training major accounts and key clients including Garden Centres, National Accounts and Independent retailers. This position reports to the UK Senior Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

• This is a varied role which is a combination of territory management, sales forecasting, merchandising and training.
• The role is autonomous, but you will be very much part of an inclusive dynamic sales team working to achieve budgeted targets.
• Teamwork is at the core and culture of our company. You will be expected to find new customers, find new sales channels, develop existing accounts and implement overall team objectives.
• The role requires a dynamic, well-presented, and proactive Sales/Account Manager with strong commercial acumen and flair and strong negotiation skills.
• With full responsibility for your territory, you will be given the support, training and leadership to ensure great success and job satisfaction.
• Required to attend both National and International trade and dealer events.

Requirements / Education / Experience:

• You will be a dynamic achiever, a consummate professional that is well presented and possessing superb communication skills, both written and verbal.
• To be considered for this role you must be a true Sales Account Manager with experience of territory management and a proven sales record.
• The ability to develop relationships at all levels is essential and this role is ideal for an individual who is flexible and wants to be part of a fun, fast-paced, fast-growing organisation.
• Experience in the Outdoor living industry would be a bonus but not a prerequisite.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP systems.
• Full clean UK driving license required.

What Company Offers You:

• Competitive salary with company car
• Paid annual leave
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Middleby Outdoor proudly supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Employment type: Fulltime, Monday - Friday