Sales Executive

Sales Executive (Wholesale Accounts & Commercial Support)

An exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join the team of global Beauty Consumer Goods Company located in Basingstoke.

* Starting Salary £35,000- £40,000

* Hybrid Basingstoke Head office / 3 days in the office 2 WFH

* Excellent benefits, stunning offices, exciting brands, and progression opportunities!

The Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of my clients Beauty products, through the management of wholesale accounts, commercial administration, and cross-functional project delivery.

The role will act as a key link between Sales, E-commerce, Marketing, Finance, and external customers, ensuring excellent execution of commercial plans and operational excellence across the business.

This position offers a blend of account management, commercial administration, and project coordination. Providing an excellent opportunity to develop broad commercial experience within a market-leading beauty business while working closely with senior leadership and key functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities

Wholesale Account Management

* Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned wholesale customers.

* Support account growth through effective sales planning and execution.

* Monitor sales performance, stock availability, and customer forecasts.

* Prepare customer presentations, promotional proposals, and business reviews.

* Ensure customer pricing, terms, and product information are accurately maintained.

* Identify opportunities to increase distribution, sales, and profitability.

Commercial Administration

* Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team.

* Maintain sales reports, trackers, and support with forecasting tools.

* Coordinate customer promotional calendars and trade plans.

* Manage new line forms, product set-up documentation, and customer portals.

* Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews.

* Assist with demand forecasting and stock allocation activities with the Commercial team.

Project Management Support

* Work closely with the Commercial Manager, E-Com & Marketing on strategic business projects.

* Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and performance.

* Support new product launches and commercial activation plans.

* Track project timelines, actions, and deliverables.

* Assist with business analysis and presentation development.

Skills & Experience

Essential

* Experience in a sales, account management, or commercial support role.

* Strong organisational and administrative skills.

* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

* Strong numerical and analytical capability.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Desirable

* Experience within consumer goods, beauty, retail or FMCG sectors.

* Knowledge of UK wholesale and retail channels.

* Experience working with cross-functional teams.

* Familiarity with sales reporting and forecasting systems.

Personal Attributes

* Proactive and self-motivated.

* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

* Positive, collaborative team player.

* Commercially minded and results focused.

* Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and projects.

* Adaptable and eager to learn.

Please apply / get in touch to hear more!

TJEXE