Be part of something big! Join Ultimate Products' international business as a member of our Sales Team.
As you work alongside Sales Directors and engage with their Major Accounts, you'll be tasked with maximising revenue by identifying and capitalising on sales opportunities within your assigned independent retail customer base. Your objectives will include effectively promoting and selling our wide range of products while meeting company targets.
What makes our Sales Development Programme unique?
Ultimate Products offers a comprehensive development programme featuring regular reviews, mentoring, and tailored training plans to ensure a successful start on the career ladder. According to our 2023 New Starter Survey, 100% of respondents felt they had the knowledge and skills needed to succeed at UP. With a dedicated Training Manager and uncapped opportunities for progression, we believe in empowering our colleagues to shape their careers with us and truly fulfil their highest potential.
It's fast-paced here, but with ongoing support from your team and mentors, you will seize the chance to create meaningful change and drive both the business and your career forward. Join our vibrant community of passionate colleagues in our contemporary office environment, discovering first-hand how working alongside cutting-edge teams can enhance your personal career growth. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere where hard work is celebrated by enjoying rewards such as complimentary lunches and social activities like regular football training sessions or our UP Book Club.
The Sales Development Programme
Are you a motivated individual with a strong passion for sales and account management? Do you dream of cultivating a successful long-term career in the retail branded consumer goods sector? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're seeking candidates who already have 1-2 years of experience in a selling environment (such as recruitment) and are eager to leverage their transferable skills in our industry. In return, we offer structured training, exciting sales opportunities, and invaluable professional experience.
What we offer
- Comprehensive Training Programmes: Enhance your skills with focused sessions on selling techniques and sales theory.
- Expert Mentorship: Gain insights from experienced Sales Directors while actively participating in managing major accounts.
- Internal Knowledge Building: Benefit from training on best practices, product knowledge, and effective selling techniques.
- Exciting Travel Opportunities: Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and showrooms across various locations.
- Dynamic Sales Experience: Grow your customer portfolio by selling to retail customers while earning excellent commission.
- Personal Development Support: Access tools and programmes designed to equip you with the necessary skills for success in sales.
- Career Advancement Paths: Progress within our organisation from Account Manager up to Sales Director roles.
What we look for
Candidates must be ambitious, driven and enthusiastic, with an interest in pursuing a career in a leading international business. Application requirements:
- A degree essential at 2:1 or above. All specialisms considered.
- Minimum 12-24 months sales-based experience (all industries considered).
- Demonstrate a technical mind with the ability to identify problems.
- Strong writing skills with the competence to quickly compose emails.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work.
- Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work.
- The most important bit is your talent, determination and drive, bring that with you and we can provide you with the tools to succeed.
- Local to Greater Manchester.
What is in it for you?
We care about your progression
- Access to comprehensive structured training and a personal development plan to help you grow and reach your goals.
- Scheduled meetings with your mentor to evaluate workload and track progress.
- Ongoing salary reviews with increasing levels of responsibility as you further your career.
- Free External Training Courses from Recognised Providers.
- Secondment and Travel Opportunities.
- Employee Save As You Earn share save scheme.
- Option of a salary sacrifice pension contribution of up to 10% in addition to your standard pension contribution.
We invest in our people
- New £1.6M state of the art office in Oldham.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months.
- Wellness sessions.
- 24-hour access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Helpline.
- 24/7 access to a doctor through video or phone consultation.
- Community, Environmental and ESG committees, created to encourage positive change within the company and our wider community.
- One full day paid to take part in charity work.
- One of the North West’s Top 100 companies to work for.
- Free minibus to and from the local tram stop.
- Prayer room and prayer friendly working hours.
- 3pm finishes on a Friday.
- Company football team.
We celebrate in style
- Annual Christmas parties paid for by the company.
- £250 towards a wedding cake.
- Complimentary team lunches.
- Colleague of the Year awards.
- Christmas Retail Vouchers.
- £250 retail credit when you buy your first home.
