UK Sales Manager - Drax Fitness UK

Job Title: UK Sales Manager
Report to: CEO
Position / Hours: Permanent full time, 40 hours per week 
OTE: £85,000 - £105,000pa

Location: This is a UK wide role, ideally the candidate will we be living within the Midlands.

DRAX is the most innovative and technologically advanced fitness equipment manufacturer in the world. This year alone Drax have designed and built 52 new strength products to accompany our long-established equipment ranges. DRAX Fitness UK, has one of the most comprehensive collections of both indoor and outdoor fitness equipment in the UK and the most advanced AI sports science club solutions in the world. They are also long-term partners of premium U.S strength brand Hoist Fitness.

DRAX Fitness UK are currently looking to recruit a UK sales manager to cover the UK

Job Description

This is a full-time remote role ideally based centrally in the Midlands, delivering agreed sales revenue and long-term value for our clients within the UK. 

Supporting the CEO in developing sales, building strong relationships with new and existing clients, growing the company's reputation within the fitness industry and proactively selling all the company’s brands, products and services.

For the right candidate there are excellent opportunities for progression to senior positions within the company.

• Identify, pursue and manage new sales opportunities within the UK sales territory
• Schedule and attend in-person client visits and meetings
• Prepare and deliver client quotes and proposals
• Carry out site surveys and consult with clients in the design and delivery of 2d and 3d facility designs
• Be a trusted advisor to your clients
• Manage their sales pipeline
• Attend their regional showroom and show sites with clients
• Attend any trade events within the UK, Europe and South Korea
• Qualify regional tenders and projects
• Attend regular regional client meetings with the CEO
• Attend quarterly sales meetings and product training days
• Advise the CEO on any new product development requirements
• Keep up to date with current market trends, stay updated on competitor activity

Minimum requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years field-based sales experience within the mainstream fitness industry.

• Have a proven track record of reaching and exceeding sales targets of over £1m selling cardio, strength and functional fitness equipment
• Have a substantial contact list from previous roles within the Fitness Industry, across the UK’s independent gyms, public, private, educational, corporate and hospitality clients.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective long-term relationships
• The ability to travel a minimum of four days a week within the UK
• Computer literate with MacOS and MS software packages
• Have a full UK Driving License
• Candidates will need the ability to hold a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Certificate for school and government facility visits

Preferred Experience:

• Experience of working within a small high performing team
• A solid understanding of Kinesiology (Biomechanics and the human body)

Package:

• Starting salary: £55,000pa with an annual salary review 
• Generous, uncapped sales commission structure
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• First year OTE: £85,000 - £105,000pa
• Company car salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance.
• Global travel opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual holiday, with an incremental increase of one day a year up to a maximum of 30 days per year, plus public holidays
• Closed over the Christmas period