North Star Brands: Southern Account Manager

About North Star Brands

North Star Brands is the UK’s newest and most ambitious outdoor distribution company, set to revolutionize the outdoor sporting goods industry. With creativity and innovation at our core, we are driven by a shared passion for the outdoors and a deep commitment to sustainability. Our mission is to provide exceptional products and services while protecting the environment that we love to play in. Whether you’re a climber, runner, skier, or cyclist, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and exciting workplace that empowers you to express yourself.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sales and relationships within the Southern UK territory (Sheffield and below).
• Build and develop strong relationships with retailers and clients.
• Achieve or exceed annual sales targets.
• Plan and execute seasonal sales strategies, including sell-in, sell-through, and sell-out plans.
• Provide feedback from retailers to influence company strategy and product development.
• Collaborate with marketing to create custom strategies to help retailers with product sell-through.
• Regular in-person visits to retailers for product introductions and support.
• Travel abroad for brand meetings and provide insights on the southern territory.
• Attend and represent North Star Brands at key industry events and trade shows.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (£30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience).
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company car, laptop, and phone.
• Company Sick Pay and a generous pension contribution.
• Your birthday off and discounts on all our brands.
• Employer-supported volunteering scheme.
• Excellent Sales vs Target (SvT) bonus structure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a sales or account management role.
• Full UK driving license and the ability to travel abroad.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Reside within the southern territory (north border is Sheffield).

Why Join Us?

At North Star Brands, you’ll be joining a young, dynamic company where your input will directly shape the future. We offer a fair and inclusive work environment, giving every employee a voice. We’re passionate about the outdoors and protecting it for future generations. If you want to work in a role where you can make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Application Process:

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate to info@northstarbrands.co.uk