At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage wholesale accounts, support sales growth, and coordinate exciting projects.
- Company: Join a global Beauty Consumer Goods Company in a vibrant Basingstoke office.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £35,000-£40,000, hybrid work, and excellent perks.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and working with top brands in the beauty industry.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment with real impact on commercial success.
- Qualifications: Sales or account management experience, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative spirit.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join the team of a 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, including 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Sales Executive in Basingstoke employer: TeamJobs
Join a dynamic global Beauty Consumer Goods Company in Basingstoke, where you will thrive in a vibrant work culture that champions collaboration and innovation. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this role as a Sales Executive offers the chance to develop your skills while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on exciting projects. Experience a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages career progression within a market-leading business.
