Area Sales Manager, Golf (South East England) in London

For over a century, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. Since 1914, Wilson irons have won 62 Major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history.

Wilson Golf are in a very thrilling position to offer a specialist Area Sales Manager role representing the Wilson Golf brand. This will be a full‐time position covering the South and South East territory. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing the brand to its fullest.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

An exciting opportunity has been made available as an Area Sales Manager – we are seeking a proactive individual to drive sales and distribution to achieve significant sales targets for Wilson Golf, acting as a business partner with your accounts. Reporting directly to the Market Manager for South East and working closely with the Marketing Executive.

• Successfully sell and promote Wilson Golf products and services, while maximising the commercial potential of the territory.
• Ensuring formidable trade partnerships are maintained and formed with new ones.
• Developing a seasonal action plan to develop Wilson Golf and key specialty dealers' business with omni‐channel focus.
• Articulate and effective in presenting the brand and product to customers.
• Creating and presenting plans to accounts to develop key categories, drive sell‐through, and engaging with the trade and consumers.
• Building a strong joint business and consumer plan with our premium partners that deliver on key strategic objectives of Wilson Golf brand philosophy to maximise consumer experience at the specialty retailer.
• Developing and scouting our Ambassador / Influencer programme within the territory.
• Provide excellent service to Wilson accounts including merchandising, product/fitting training and relationship building.
• Delivering sustainable distribution growth with trade partners.
• Utilising Wilson Golf trade marketing / sell‐through programs / Instore excellence.
• Coordinating with the other internal customer contacts and teams, ensuring all points of contact with customers achieve a high standard of customer care.
• Training retail staff and managing / participating in consumer / demo events.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Preferably PGA Qualified or equivalent – highly desirable.
• Strong background in a similar B2B selling role with account management focus, preferably within the sports industry.
• Highly self‐motivated.
• High school level education / degree level of advantage.
• Strong knowledge of golf industry in the territory and a good level golf player.
• Good understanding of IT systems and MS Office.
• Good spreadsheet analysis experience.
• High business acumen and customer value orientation.
• Strong negotiation and solution‐selling ability and managing objections.
• Living in South and South East preferably London, Surrey, Essex.
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid driving license.

Competitive salary with bonus. Company vehicle, laptop, iPhone, iPad. Company pension scheme. Career progression opportunities. The opportunity for independent and self‐reliant work. A friendly and vibrant working environment in a dynamic and international team.

To apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Amer Sports UK Ltd aims to be an equal opportunity employer and to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Entry into the Amer Sports UK Ltd business and progression within it, will be determined solely by personal merit, and the application of criteria which are related to the effective performance of the job and the needs of the business. All employees, whether part‐time, full‐time or temporary will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be based on aptitude and ability. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level. Employment type: Full‐time. Job function: Sporting Goods Manufacturing.