Trade Sales Executive

Trade Sales Executive

Bramblecrest is seeking a results\-focused Trade Sales Executive to take ownership of our regional trade accounts. You'll build lasting relationships, drive revenue growth, and deliver exceptional customer support through a combination of strategic account management, hands\-on field visits, product training, and problem\-solving. As part of our Employee Ownership Trust, you'll not only drive growth in premium outdoor furniture sales but also benefit directly from the company's success through profit\-sharing.

Location: Stroud, Cotswolds
Salary: Competitive \+ OTE Bonus \+ Benefits \+ Company Car or Car Allowance
Reporting to: Trade Sales Manager
Job Type: Full Time (37\.5 hours per week) with flexibility as the season dictates

About Bramblecrest
Bramblecrest is a leading outdoor furniture brand dedicated to combining innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and sustainable materials to create exceptional products for our customers. Our core focus is to enhance outdoor spaces with premium garden furniture and accessories. Based in the Cotswolds near Stroud, we are a team of over 60 dedicated professionals.

Our Culture
As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we believe in a collaborative culture and a rewarding work environment, where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. As employees, you are part of a trust holding the majority of the company’s shares; this structure offers various benefits to employees.

We are committed to upholding our four core company values in everything we do:

• Teamwork


• Reputation


• Being Driven and Successful


• Integrity

These principles guide our actions, decisions, and interactions. They influence every person we hire, every achievement we celebrate and every choice we make.

Role Overview

As an experienced Trade Sales Executive you will manage, maintain, and grow regional trade business. You will also the support the wider sales and marketing team and assist with multi\-channel sales operations. The role requires account visits, sales negotiation, order processing, and regular communication with internal and external teams to ensure accounts are equipped with product training, merchandising support, and promotional assets. Offering a balance of field (Feb\- July) and office\- based work (Aug\- Jan), the candidate should be able to demonstrate proven industry sales experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and a sound proficiency with Microsoft suites and CRM systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional account management with frequent site visits


• Existing account retention and new business growth


• Regular communication with office\-based trade account managers


• Internal and external staff product and trade website training


• Provide pre\-season and container quotations


• Container and Ex\-Warehouse order conversion and raising


• Sales reporting \& analysis


• Customer issue resolution


• Merchandising, EPOS and POS management


• Aged debt assistance


• Multi\-channel sales assistance (B2B/ B2C)


• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Product teams

Key Skills, Experience \& Requirements

• Exemplary communication and negotiation skills


• Proven industry sales experience


• Commercial awareness


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)


• Familiarity with CRM systems


• Driving Licence


• Minimum GCSE Maths and English


• Flexible working hours to accommodate seasonal trends

Personal Attributes

• Energetic, Proactive, calm under pressure


• Strong team\-worker with the ability to thrive in a small, closely\-knit and dedicated team


• Detail\-oriented, highly organised, punctual and proactive


• Flexibility, being prepared to work additional hours when required


• Self\-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive \+ OTE Bonus \+ Benefits \+ Company Car


• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Profit Share


• Holiday entitlement: 25 working days, plus statutory holidays


• Increased annual leave with length of service


• Learning and development opportunities


• Company social events


• Nest Pension contributions


• Free on\-site parking


• Employee product discount


• IT equipment: mobile, tablet, Laptop


• Company car or car allowance


• Career progression with support and training

Job Type: Full\-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person (Cotswolds HQ near Cirencester)

Bramblecrest is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or personal circumstances.

Job Type: Full\-time

Benefits:

• Company events


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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