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About the Role

Develop Nature Planet's business across South East England by managing an established customer portfolio and acquiring new clients in the attractions, leisure, tourism, and retail sectors. This role focuses on growing existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities within a key European market.

Responsibilities

Build strong, long-lasting customer relationships within the territory.
Develop existing accounts to increase sales and product penetration.
Introduce new products, ranges, and seasonal campaigns.
Identify, approach, and win new customers.
Understand customer businesses to create relevant product and assortment proposals.
Prepare and deliver customer presentations.
Plan and conduct regular face-to-face meetings with customers and prospects.
Manage sales pipeline, customer activities, orders, and follow-up.
Gather market intelligence and identify new trends and commercial opportunities.
Prepare monthly sales action plans and report on progress.
Achieve the agreed annual sales budget for the territory.
Collaborate with UK and European colleagues.
Plan own working day and customer visits with considerable freedom.

Requirements

Experienced B2B sales professional with commercial drive and relationship-building skills.
Minimum of five years of sales experience with a proven track record of achieving results.
Enjoy being in the market and spending time with customers.
Confident communicating with all levels, from operational employees to senior management.
Ability to constructively challenge existing solutions and introduce new ideas.
Skilled at listening and understanding customer value drivers.
Work independently, proactively, and in a structured manner.
Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Possess energy, ambition, and a genuine desire to win.
Outgoing and approachable personality.
Understand that strong sales results are built through credibility, persistence, and follow-up.
Comfortable working independently while contributing to the team.
A good sense of humor is a plus.

Skills

Sales
B2B Sales
Relationship Building
Upselling
Cross-selling
New Business Development
Product Introduction
Market Intelligence
CRM Systems
Microsoft Office
Communication
Negotiation
Presentation Skills

Location

South East England
Home-based (North of London, between London and Peterborough)
Regular travel throughout South East territory

Work Type

Full-time
Home-based
Field Sales

Experience Level

Experienced
Minimum 5 years sales experience

Salary/Compensations

£60,000–£75,000 on-target earnings (OTE) including commission

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Attractive performance-related commission scheme
Company car
Laptop
Mobile phone

About the Company

Nature Planet is a global niche market leader in plush toys, jewellery, souvenirs, and merchandise for attractions and tourist destinations.
Works with over 6,000 customers worldwide, including zoos, aquariums, museums, theme parks, and visitor attractions.
Strong market position built on sustainability, innovation, high customer service, and relevant product solutions.
Employs approximately 180 people and is experiencing continued growth in Europe and North America.
Introduces around 500 new products annually, offering a dynamic platform for development.