The Candidate 

We are searching for an experienced, dynamic and driven Sales Executive to play a major role in delivering new business growth. Our business is growing fast and we require a candidate who not only has experience of our specific market, of our product areas and of dealing with Chinese suppliers but has also real and strong customer contacts in our target markets.

We design, source and sell a wide range of products for the home. In particular:

• Home adornments
• Giftware
• Wall Art
• Housewares
• Textiles
• Bathroom Accessories
  

You will need to have no less than 5 years sales experience in two or more of these product categories.

We have highlighted the following target markets and require a candidate with no less than 5 years sales experience in at least one of the following:

• Canada
• South America (Brazil desirable)
• South Africa
• USA
• Australia / New Zealand
• Europe (excluding UK)
  

You should have current experience of selling our product categories to large multiple retail chains in these markets and, importantly, have existing strong customer relationships and contacts with buyers.

In addition to the essential experience listed above we are looking for:

• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Intelligent
• Articulate
• Motivated self-starter
• Good Organisation
• Attention to detail

If you possess these qualities and you want to join a vibrant and successful team then we would love to hear from you. Salary is negotiable depending upon your experience and the ability to bring new business.

Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are just what we are looking for!

The Company

The company was founded in 1972 and has grown to become a market-leading designer, importer and wholesale supplier of a wide range of household products including home decoration, housewares, cookware, ceramics, dinnerware, storage and many other areas of home fashion. The company’s key customers are the large multiple retailers in over 40 countries across 4 continents. In total the company employs over 100 people and operates from a purpose built 170,000 sq ft warehouse in the UK and branch offices in China and Hong Kong.

The company is currently growing and expanding and, as part of its ambitious plans for the future, is seeking a Merchandiser.