Work with us

We are looking for a German speaking Sales & Marketing Executive, to help support the business development of our international ethical period brand.

Working in the sales and marketing team will give you a busy, exciting and varied workload. The team are responsible for the distribution, sales and marketing of Natracare in over 60 countries. This means keeping in touch with our current distributors and retailers, seeking out new opportunities for distribution, as well as growing brand awareness through consumer marketing and communications.

Each team member is responsible for a portfolio of existing customers across several countries. No two days will be the same, but as an outline, here are some of the duties involved in the role:

Trade Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing trade customers, communicating important brand updates and company news and actively listening to the customer’s needs.
• Arranging and leading meetings with trade partners, and handling annual negotiations with certain key customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities at retail and distribution level where appropriate.
• Conduct occasional store visits, engaging with retailers to support sales
• Review sales data and previous marketing activities, and use your insights to develop a sales and marketing strategy for your key markets. This will be done with the support of a senior team member.
• Respond to consumer enquiries and product questions
• Contribute to the improvement of foreign language content on our website
• Help maintain up to date brand content and data on relevant partner websites
• Research market trends, competitor activity and new marketing opportunities, identifying areas to improve brand awareness and presence
• Arrange promotions, advertising, and other marketing activities
• Organise and attend trade and consumer shows and exhibitions
• Actively contribute to the improvement of our brand, our products, and our communications, through meetings and collaborative working

Attributes

• Strong competency in German
• Some prior experience in a sales or business development role is an advantage
• Comfortable with handling customer negotiations
• A confident and comfortable communicator, at ease making conversation with anyone and everyone
• A strategic approach, with an ability to review the bigger picture, identify improvement and then create your own workload
• Strong written skills, with a professional and friendly approach
• Exceptional organisation, managing short-term and long-term projects in a timely manner
• Good initiative, and a solutions-driven attitude
• Has a strategic approach to working, carefully prioritising workload and creating your own deadlines
• An affinity to the Natracare ethos and company values
• Skilled with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Other languages are a benefit but not essential

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Closing Date: Monday 4th January 2021

Hours: Full time, permanent contract. 37.5 hours a week.

Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 + profit share, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: Our office staff are all currently working from home, but we have regular video team meetings to keep connected. As a relatively small team it is quick and easy to get to know everyone.

Work perks: When working at the office, staff are treated to a weekly organic fruit box, a beautiful wildlife garden to sit in at lunchtimes and shower facilities for cyclists.

To apply: Email jobs@natracare.com with a CV and a cover letter (max 1 page please) explaining how you’re a good fit for the role. Please use the reference “DE Sales & Marketing” in the email subject line. We look forward to receiving your application.