Work for Tushingham (Starboard UK/Red Paddle Co)
Fancy working in the watersports industry? If so Tushingham (Starboard UK/Red Paddle CO) may have a job for you.
UK SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR WINDSURFING/SUP
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing company formed over 20 years ago who are true leaders within the UK distribution of watersports equipment.
Tushingham Sails Ltd started in the windsurfing industry. It still is the biggest distributor of windsurfing and SUP equipment in the UK.
Starboard, Tushingham, Red Paddle Co, Severne and Aeron are the World’s key brands. Currently the company has over 100 active accounts which include retail shops and schools.
The job will cover both sports of windsurfing and SUP.
The company provides clear progression along with excellent training and support.
We are looking for an informed and passionate sales person to join our team in the watersports industry.
The Role:
· Maximise the sales of all products through effective sales strategies and skillful key account management.
· Liaise with customers in all new product ventures and further the customers objectives.
· Proactive lead generation and closing the sale.
· Technical demonstrations.
· Attend conferences and exhibitions.
The Requirement:
· Happy to travel extensively across the UK: This will mean working at weekends at test and demo events ( in lieu of weekdays)
· Solid successful sales background ideally within watersports.
· Windsurfing skill needed. Further training will be given if needed.
· Full Driving Licence
Scope of role:
You will be required to manage your own time. The office is based in South Devon and management of accounts will need to be conducted from the office. Sales visits will be a key strategy, but working on sales initiatives with the help of the marketing team in the office will also be required.
You will be required to manage your own time. The office is based in South Devon and management of accounts will need to be conducted from the office. Sales visits will be a key strategy, but working on sales initiatives with the help of the marketing team in the office will also be required.
POST : Full Time. Salary £21,000 basic – with commission (realistic projections to £34,000 first year) , plus expenses.
COMPANY DETAILS:
COMPANY DETAILS:
Tushingham Sails Ltd
Halwell
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 7AY
WATERSPORTS: Windsurfing / Stand Up Paddleboarding
TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE EMAIL:
DAVE HACKFORD at: application@tushingham.com
With the Title of: ‘Windsurf/Sales job’
INTERVIEWS in November 2015
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