About Status International

Status International (UK) Ltd, founded in 1991, is a leading UK supplier of lighting, electrical accessories and small domestic appliances. Its products are stocked in over 14,000 stores, including major national retailers, wholesalers and distributors.

Operating from Heathfield Business Park, Birkenshaw, Status International maintains strong industry links through its active membership of The LIA and close collaboration with National Trading Standards.

The company places a strong emphasis on quality, safety and compliance, supported by its in-house quality assurance, graphics and design teams.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Southern Sales Account Manager who is looking for their next career opportunity.

Due to a forthcoming retirement, the successful candidate will inherit a very successful existing sales territory. Covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex and parts of South London, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for selling, exemplary customer service skills and the ability to manage a large geographical area.

The ideal candidate will be a true pioneer, confident in opening new accounts while developing and growing existing customer relationships. Experience across Independents, Regional Accounts, Grocery, Electrical, Hardware, DIY Retail/Wholesalers and Cash & Carry sectors would be advantageous.

Knowledge of the Lighting and Electrical industry would be beneficial, although not essential, as full product training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

The role responsibilities, whilst not exhaustive, include:

• Achieving all sales targets, including the successful opening of new accounts.
• Ensuring all required reports are completed and submitted accurately and on time.
• Maintaining high levels of customer service at all times, ensuring customer returns are collected and returned with the correct documentation.
• Proactively following up on new leads and business sales campaigns, while actively promoting the company at all times.
• Participating in trade shows, sales events and sales meetings when required.
• Ensuring all customers are kept informed of current promotions.
• Keeping Credit Control informed of any changes in customers' financial or trading positions that may influence credit decisions, while assisting with account queries and outstanding debt collection.
• Attending your first appointment when an account opens, wherever possible, and achieving as many quality customer calls as possible throughout the working day.

Reporting Requirements

• Providing a weekly sales activity and itinerary report.
• Submitting monthly expenses and fuel/mileage forms, together with supporting receipts.

What We Offer

In return for your commitment, Status International offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive basic salary plus bonus.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday loyalty scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Fully expensed company car.
• Out-of-pocket expenses.