Careers

Philip Kingsley Products are looking to fill the current vacancy (as of 21st November 2012):

Business Manager for Central/Eastern England
(Preferably based in the Bedford/Cambridge area)

Philip Kingsley are expanding their sales division & are looking for an experienced sales professional to join the team. This demanding role involves selling our premium hair care range into existing accounts & also prospecting for new business. You will need to have a minimum of 2 years field sales experience, preferably within the hair or beauty industry.

Some of our customers include Harrods, Vidal Sassoon, Liberty of London, John Lewis & Marks & Spencer. You will need to deliver a high level of customer service to meet our clients expectations & be extremely motivated & confident. Full training will be provided

The candidate will be expected to:

- Meet and/or exceed sales targets
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers
- Advise on forthcoming product developments and promotions
- Gain a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements
- Prospect potential customers and develop new business
- Present the brand in a structured professional way face to face
- Represent the organisation at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
- Attend team meetings and share best practice with colleagues
- Deliver ‘hands on’ treatment & product knowledge training
- Journey planning

Essential Skills & Experience

- At least 2yrs hair & beauty sales experience
- Excellent time management
- Highly organised
- Good presentation skills
- Enjoy networking
- Strong administrative skills
- Focussed & driven

Additional Requirements:

- Pleasant and outgoing personality
- Customer service orientated
- Must be committed, positive and hardworking
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both written and spoken
- Ability to persuade and influence others
- PC Literate
- Clean driving licence

If you think you have got what we are looking for please send a cover Letter and CV to lisa@philipkingsleysales.com, explaining what makes you an ideal candidate for us to consider.  If successful, we will then process your application further and you may be asked to participate in our telephone interview.