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Upgrade Bikes Ltd are a multi award-winning distributor of bicycles, parts and accessories. With an ever-growing portfolio of industry leading brands such as DMR, Lezyne, Stans, ABUS, and STYRKR, we are committed to providing a high level of sales and customer service in an ever more competitive industry.

About the role
We are seeking to recruit a self-motivated individual with at least two years’ sales experience in a road-based environment for the Midlands & East Anglia areas of the UK.

Working as part of the Upgrade Bikes sales team, and reporting to the National Sales Manager, you will be based out on the road 5 days a week, visiting dealers daily, developing and growing the sales territory whilst also securing new business. Attendance at trade and public shows will also be required, as will some weekend work supporting dealer events throughout the year.

Reporting to the Sales Manager with market feedback and product trends, you will submit weekly journey reports to gain market intelligence that can be shared with the sales, purchasing and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in road-based sales, preferably in the cycling industry, and ideally be a bicycle enthusiast with a sales background
• Will have a proven track record of a successful sales growth strategy within a field sales basis
• Efficient time management is essential to effectively carry out the role
• Strong business minded individual with a desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Great interpersonal skills needed to understand dealers needs as well as develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-lasting customer relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Full UK driving licence
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK

The package includes

• Competitive salary package (based on experience) plus sales commission
• Company Car / Phone / Computer
• Highly attractive Company Pension contribution
• 28 days’ annual leave

Please send a CV along with a covering letter stating your current salary to:
matt.killick@upgradebikes.co.uk

We do not respond to all applicants; however, we will keep all CVs on file for future job openings.