Sales Manager – Independents

📋 Description

• Mentor, guide, and cultivate the skills of Regional Sales Managers in the Southern UK.

• Implement the global strategy and the UK Independent approach.

• Foster a positive store culture and promote retail excellence.

• Enhance collaborations with independent retailers.

• Achieve the objectives outlined in the global and UK Independent plans.

• Offer clear direction and support during store visits and while managing retailer relationships.

• Ensure the consistent application of Jellycat standards throughout RSM territories.

• Collaborate with the Head of Independents and Team Leads to ensure coordinated execution.

• Advocate for retail culture among independent partners.

• Assist RSMs with in-store coaching focusing on visual merchandising and storytelling techniques.

• Assess store execution and provide actionable insights.

• Strengthen ties with independent retail partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in managing sales teams or leading sales managers, preferably in independent retail.

• Strong grasp of premium retail environments.

• Demonstrated success in coaching teams to maintain high standards of retail execution.

• Experience with independent retailers and adept at navigating diverse retail landscapes.

• Exceptional people leadership skills with a motivating, supportive, and dynamic approach.

• Effective communicator, capable of influencing, guiding, and partnering with both RSMs and retailers.

• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.

• A positive, premium, joyful, and customer-first mindset.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure while adopting a resilient, “can-do” attitude.

• Team-oriented mindset, collaborative, and dedicated to supporting your team.

• Passionate about enhancing the store experience, retail storytelling, and creating joyful discovery moments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality, including Optical and Dental cover.

• Group Life Cover at 4 times the basic salary.

• 25 days of paid holiday.

• Hybrid working model.

• Employee Assistance Program through Health Assured.

• Private Chef providing breakfast and lunch.

• Regular social and team events.

• Contributory Pension Scheme with Scottish Widows, featuring a 5% contribution from both the company and the employee.