BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Southwest of England

Job Title: Business Development Manager    
Location: Southwest of England
Salary: Up to £40,000 - £45,000 + Company Vehicle + Bonus + Great Benefits

The Company:

Kress are an ambitious state of the art innovative business that out classes its competitors, they believe progress and sustainability are not incompatible to each other. Part of a cash rich global company with a turnover of $700million+, they’ve seen in excess of 10% growth year on year for the last 4 years - that’s something to shout about.

Unlike many other businesses they are more versatile, focussed and ambitious.  They understand the needs of their consumers and customers and manage all aspects of the supply chain to provide profitable solutions.

The Opportunity:

In this role you will be responsible for developing and driving sales with a variety of innovative new Kress products through the Independent Dealer channel. You will have the ability to continuously identify and explore new opportunities, as well as implement annual promotional plans for all ranges.

This is a high-profile role with your principle focus in growing profitable sales in the channel. Some accounts need to be established and will require careful and persistent development to realise their full potential. Working with all decision makers within the buying process the job holder will need to understand the needs of the business. Focussing on negotiating all trading terms you will have complete insight to your company’s operations to create profitable win-win proposals. 

You: 

• Have genuine interest in Garden Tools that are state of the art
• Have some previous experience selling and influencing within the independent market (preferred but not essential)
• Self-motivated with the ability to go and win new business
• Demonstrable evidence of good gravitas, creativity and commercial organisation skills.
• Strong negotiation, relationship development and influencing skills to drive commercial success. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 

If you wish to apply for this role please contact Harry at Veritas Partners at  or 01189034914.

Not right for you?  We’d still like to speak with you about other sales, marketing or category management opportunities, so please do send an up-to-date copy of your CV in word format and we will call you.  

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