We are working with an established international lifestyle brand that is looking to appoint a UK Sales Coordinator to support the continued development of its UK & Ireland business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional to join a growing international business and play a key role in connecting the UK market with its European headquarters.
The role will work closely with the Sales Director, based in France, as well as the wider UK commercial team, acting as an important link between the UK market, key customers and HQ.
The Role
This is a broad commercial role, supporting the UK sales operation while bringing strong UK market insight into the wider business.
You will work closely with KAMs, alongside the sales administration team, helping to coordinate commercial activity and ensure the UK market has the right support from the wider business.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the delivery of the UK commercial strategy and sales priorities.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key UK customers and partners.
Supporting customer meetings, showroom appointments, seasonal activity and commercial negotiations.
Monitoring sales performance and identifying opportunities for growth.
Providing insight into UK market trends, competitors and customer needs.
Working closely with European HQ across Sales, Product, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance and Supply Chain.
Supporting forecasting, order management and resolving supply chain challenges.
Identifying opportunities to develop new customers, channels and markets.
Supporting product launches and local Go-to-Market activity.
Coordinating information and ensuring the UK market is effectively represented within the wider business.
About You
We're looking for someone with strong UK commercial and market knowledge, ideally from a footwear, outdoor, lifestyle, fashion or premium consumer brand.
You may currently be working in a wholesale, account management, sales or commercial coordination role and be ready to take on a broader remit.
You'll be someone who:
Understands the UK customer and competitive landscape.
Has strong relationship-building and commercial skills.
Is confident working with key accounts and commercial partners.
Can interpret sales information and identify opportunities.
Is highly organised and comfortable coordinating across multiple teams.
Can build strong relationships with international stakeholders.
Is confident bringing the UK perspective into discussions with HQ.
Is proactive, commercially curious and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
Is happy to travel to France as required.
Footwear experience would be particularly advantageous, although relevant experience across outdoor, lifestyle, fashion or premium consumer brands will also be considered.
The Opportunity
This is a role with genuine scope to influence the development of an established UK business.
You'll be joining at an interesting point in its growth, with opportunities to develop new markets and customers, strengthen the UK/HQ relationship and support the continued development of the product and customer offering.
UK Sales Coordinator | Premium Lifestyle Brand | London | Up to £80,000 +Bonus
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year