Key Production – Sales Manager (UK)
Background
Think Tank Creative is part of the Key Production Group of companies founded by our CEO Karen Emanuel in 1990. What began as a solo enterprise has burgeoned into a workforce of 70 employees, over 4 locations and is now one of the UK’s leading providers of design and manufacturing services in the music industry.
The Think Tank division looks after all our non-music clients and is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to work with production, design and wider sales teams. Since 2001 Think Tank has been committed to delivering innovative, creative and sustainable design and packaging solutions. We work with globally renowned brands and companies across multiple industry areas, including Fashion, Health & Beauty, Luxury Goods and Media industries.
We provide in-depth knowledge and technical expertise to produce bespoke packaging and branded merchandise solutions for our clients. Using our in-house design team to develop pre-sale renders and final product files, we then use our trusted supply chain and logistics partners to offer an end-to-end service, from concept to delivery.
This role would be fully supported by the manufacturing production and design teams, but a working knowledge of print and packaging processes is required.
Main Responsibilities
- To deliver a sales strategy to drive new business growth.
- To reach out and build lasting relationships with customers of all types.
- Hit KPI’s, and monthly targets.
- Actively promoting new products and services.
- To be considered for this role, you will be;
- An excellent communicator.
- Be self-sufficient at sourcing new clients and following leads.
- Commercially focused and numerate, confident in quoting and pitch submissions.
- Disciplined, organised and possess excellent time management skills.
- Solution driven, flexible and able to multitask.
- Commitment and wanting to be part of this awesome company (if we do say so ourselves).
- Experience working in a Sales & KPI-driven environment.
- Ability to build instant rapport with people.
- Able to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment.
- A team player with a can-do attitude
Experience required for the role
- A minimum of 5 years of sales experience
- Proven experience selling in to, knowledge of, and interest in high profile luxury, fashion, beauty, cosmetics brands etc.
- An interest in design, and product packaging knowledge in retail, fashion, cosmetics, luxury goods etc.
- A confident self-starter, who can research and contact potential clients independently.
- A working knowledge of packaging types and print processes, and the ability to understand packaging product specs and quotes.
The Key Production Group is a certified B Corp with core focus on sustainability, ethical working practices and staff wellbeing. We are a Living Wage employer, and Good Business Charter Accredited.
The Key Production Group is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Please email your cv and covering letter to: recruitment@keyproduction.co.uk
