Closing date: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Tuesday 20th September 2022
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the small but dedicated team at Zilco Europe Ltd based on the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire border. We are looking for an experienced equestrian sales person to support and continue to develop our strong customer base within the UK and Europe.
Zilco are manufacturers and wholesalers of synthetic equestrian products and specialise in carriage driving harness, racing, endurance and harness racing. Zilco is an Australian company with an office based in the UK to allow distribution of products to the UK and across Europe.
Working closely with the Sales Manager to progress sales, you will be responsible for developing key accounts and potential stockists. Part of this role will require you to visit customers, attend shows and events in support of stockists or to further develop the Zilco brand and will include carriage driving events. Attendance may also be required at trade shows across Europe.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual with an equestrian background, however full training will be provided on Zilco’s range of products. A self-starter with an excellent customer service attitude, good telephone manner and strong administrative skills are key for the role. Familiarity with various social media platforms would be desirable but not essential. You will need to be a confident, self-motivated person, with a flexible approach to all tasks due to the nature of the small team.
To ensure that Zilco remain at the forefront of specialised equestrian disciplines the post holder will need to be diverse in their approach. The role offers the opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of tasks, ranging from industry research to working on short videos for use in social media.
Key Skills/Requirements:
Desirable:
The vacancy offers the opportunity for growth and diversity within the role which can include liaising with our sponsored riders and working on a broad variety of sales and marketing projects. There will also be the opportunity for attending industry events and local visits to UK based customers.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the UK Sales Manager to ensure where possible that sales targets and customer expectations are met.
As part of a small team, you may occasionally be tasked with additional duties than those listed to suit the needs and requirements of the business. Taking skills and experience into consideration, projects may include product research, occasional customer visits and activities outside normal working hours. It is integral that each team member contributes to the long term strategy for Zilco Europe and the organisation as a whole.
We also offer some fantastic benefits, including:
*Terms of this arrangement are negotiable for the right candidate.
This vacancy is full time: 36 hours per week.
Monday – Friday
Working hours are 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am until 3.00pm on Friday with a 30 minute break
The successful candidate will need to be in commutable distance of our offices in Shenington, on the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire borders as some working in the office will be required. Initial induction to the company will require a minimum of 2 weeks training in the office, 5 days a week. Due to the nature of the work, some weekend working or overnight stays will be required.
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To apply, please send your CV, with a covering letter, including details of your level of salary expectation by email to: sally@zilcoeurope.com.
Please provide details of your notice period, where applicable.
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