Saddlery Brands International
England
Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024
Job Details
Website:
saddlerybrandsinternational.com
Closing Date for Applicants:
Monday 9th December 2024
Residing in England this role is to cover Scandinavia. There is an opportunity In the short term to cover the North of England for Maternity Cover.
Bring your exceptional sales skills and passion for the equestrian industry to a diverse role working for the world's leading saddle brands.
High performance Bates saddles Arena Saddles and easy-care Wintec saddles have earned a reputation for excellence and innovation with many patented creative solutions for optimising horse and rider performance.
Inspired by the success achieved internationally where our knowledgeable saddle experts have been empowered to support retailers directly, we have a dedicated UK team based in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire to distribute Arena, Bates and Wintec products to UK retailers.
The Saddlery Brands International team take a customer service driven approach, offer saddle fitting advice, industry leading training programmes and community focussed strategies that will work in conjunction with our extensive marketing support to generate strong sales growth with our retail partners.
The role of Business Development Account Manager is key to the company’s exceptional customer service delivery and commercial success. This territory will be focused on supporting Norway, Sweden, Denmark, based in the UK and travelling to Europe as required. Being part of a small effective team you will be responsible for driving business growth through our retail partners.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about horses and has experience in saddle fitting, a saddle fitting qualification would be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is passionate about horses and meeting customer needs and can hit the ground running in this exciting and rewarding role.
Responsibilities
To exceed budgeted sales targets on Arena, Bates & Wintec and develop business with an established base of retail customers in your territory by:
Developing strong business relationships with all retailers
Identifying and maximising all sales opportunities within your territory
Developing and implementing sales and marketing plans for each of our retailers to grow sales of Arena, Bates & Wintec
Delivering training and saddle fitting advice to retailers
Working on Arena, Bates & Wintec stands at key equestrian events to promote our products to riders
Experience & Knowledge
Experience in business to business sales
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Saddle fitting qualification would be beneficial
Strong negotiation skills and ability to overcome objections
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A proven track record of developing business opportunities and exceeding sales targets in a field based sales role
UK based with full capability to travel to Europe ideally with knowledge of Denmark, Sweeden and Norway.
Ability to communicate in Danish or Swedish language (or both) would be beneficial.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Strong business acumen and understanding of equestrian retail
Excellent time management and organisation skills
A high level of drive, self-motivation and be an effective team player
A passion for the equestrian industry and ideally an understanding of the importance and principles of saddle fitting, a saddle fitting qualification would be beneficial.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating your suitability, location and current salary level to emma@equine-careers.co.uk
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
