Full job description*Amazing opportunity to join a global business and really grow their foothold in the UK - potential to grow this role into a much larger position!*

Our client, a globally-established Sportswear Manufacturer, are looking to recruit a UK Country Manager to develop business across Distributors throughout the UK and Ireland. Working autonomously (the first week’s induction in the company’s Spanish HQ with the normal working life a mix of working from home/meeting clients in person), this is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.

Our client have been established for over 60 years and have a number of offices worldwide, with a global distribution operation. They boast a state-of-the-art Manufacturing/Production facility in Asia, which allows them the ability to pivot production on certain lines whenever needed, and produce a variety of different units simultaneously (an attribute that actually saw them prize a very high-profile Football Club away from their Adidas contract!). They have a special focus on team sports, with Football their main market. As they are looking to grow their foothold across the UK, they are now investing in the search for an industry-relevant Business Development Manager to own their UK distribution operations. In a nutshell, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing the company’s business across the UK, targeting Distributors, Specialist Sporting Retailers and Clubs
- Building and managing customers and, where relevant, sub-agent networks
- Meeting with clients in person/over video to strengthen relationships (managing existing accounts once won)
- Working to a range of sales targets
- Providing regular forecasts/reports to wider European Management team

In order to be considered for this position, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:

- Strong commercial experience within Sports Apparel/Sporting Goods
- Established network of clients and distributors across the UK
- Knowledge of local distribution channels and competitor landscape
- Proven track record of exceeding Sales/Business Development targets
- Ability to work autonomously/on own initiative
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Fun, sociable personality

In addition to a very competitive basic salary, our client are also offering the following:

- 25% annual bonus
- Complete autonomy over own diary
- Initial one week’s training in Spanish HQ, with ability to travel to HQ/Asian Production Facility when required (if touring clients, etc)
- Amazing progression opportunities

Our client are looking to move very quickly on this, so any interested candidate(s) are urged to apply at their earliest convenience!


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