UK Sales Representative

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Closing date: Wednesday 13th July 2022

Job Details

UK Sales Representative

Closing Date for Applicants:
Wednesday 13th July 2022

Location: UK- nationwide

Email: steffi.wain@shiresequestrian.com

Hours: full time

Salary: competitive with bonus structure

Location: Office/Field based – UK

Shires Equestrian are seeking a proactive UK sales executive to take on a selection of Bridleway accounts across the UK. The candidate would be located within a 50 minute to commute to our head office in Leominster.

This field-based role requires an individual with a confident sales manner to take on the handling of a well-established customer base. The candidate should be target-driven, with excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for promoting the brand and its products.

Applicants must be willing to travel and stay away overnight in order to fulfill business requirements. Please note the customer base for this role is nationwide and you will be required to work from our Head Office based in Leominster when not out on the road visiting customers.

Main responsibilities

• Sales calls
• Maintaining and expanding existing customer base
• Promotion of new and existing products
• Problem solving and understanding customer needs
• Liaising with the office-based sales team
• Attendance at open days and trade shows

What are we looking for?

• Previous Sales experienced
• Positive, professional attitude
• Highly organised and able to plan appointments two weeks in advance.
• Evidence of strong customer service skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Excellent knowledge of the equestrian industry

Benefits of Role:

As UK Sales Representative, you will be provided with the necessary tools (e.g. mobile phone and iPad) to perform your sales duties both on the road and in the office. You will also be provided with a company vehicle. Additional benefits include regular staff events, product discount, and company benefit schemes.

About Shires Equestrian

A family-owned business since 1968, Shires specialise in apparel and equipment especially suited to the discerning equestrian at all levels. From small beginnings, the company has grown to become one of the most popular brands in the equestrian world.

Shires was granted a Royal Warrant to supply Her Majesty the Queen with equine equipment, clothing and footwear in 2009 - a reflection of its commitment to products that deliver performance and reliability. Owning full product control from design, manufacture, packaging, marketing and sales, Shires offer an exciting and varied opportunity to the right candidate.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating your suitability along with details of your level of salary to steffi.wain@shiresequestrian.com