Weatherbeeta Group
Northamptonshire
Closing date: Friday 28th March 2025
Job Details
Website:
weatherbeeta.co.uk
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 28th March 2025
2025 is going to be a big year for us all here at Weatherbeeta and we need to expand our team. We are adding a Business Development Account Manager to the UK Sales team. Based at our site in Rushden this role will be focused on both account management to maximize existing relationships, whilst also putting significant focus on winning and developing new accounts.
Weatherbeeta remains a family owned business founded in Australia and the world-wide leader in equestrian products for the horse and rider. We have been in the UK for over 30 years & the USA for over 25 years. Our enviable portfolio of brands includes market leaders WeatherBeeta and Dublin. While our heartland is equestrian, we also have an emerging pet products business. The Business Development Account Manager will be a key part of our wider success story; you'll be a strong relationship builder, a sales professional and champion of our brands, able to support our customers at every turn.
Working as part of the UK Sales team, you will be responsible for:
Sales analysis and strategic planning
Key account development, management and communication
Brand development and omnichannel management
Market intelligence
What do you need to be successful in the role?
Experience growing and developing accounts
Ability to identify new business opportunities
Proven ability to exceed targets and work well under pressure
A strong business acumen and ability to review data metrics to make informed decisions to build strategic plans • Be a lateral thinker as an approach to problem-solving that strives for creative solutions rather than the most straightforward answer
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent relationship building and customer service mindset - the ability to build rapport across many demographics, overcoming objections and achieving business results
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, Written and verbal
Be able to work collaboratively with others
Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point) experience and proficiency
Is this you?
This role would suit a candidate:
Who resides within a commutable distance to Rushden - when you are not visiting customers you will have an office based at our Warehouse in Rushden.
Who has equestrian experience and would love to represent some of our industry’s most celebrated brands.
3 years experience in B2B sales with proven track record of exceeding targets, preferably within the Equine or related industry
A driven individual, able to use their own initiative and prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the delivery of excellent account management to their customers
Here’s what we offer
Weatherbeeta is a great place to work, with a wonderful ethos and a strong positive culture.
We offer:
Competitive salary & industry leading staff purchase scheme
Training and support to do your best work
The benefits of being part of a strong Weatherbeeta family globally
Therefore, if this sounds like you and you have a passion for serving equestrian retail customers, experience of driving results, we look forward to receiving your application!
Please e-mail your CV and covering letter, detailing your salary expectations and where you first heard about this role to: jobs@weatherbeeta.com
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES Please.
Closing Date: 1700 hours on Friday 28th March 2025
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
