Sales Manager – UK, Ireland

Our client, a critically-acclaimed and leading mobile game publisher, seeks an experienced Sales Manager to execute sales and account management activities for its products across United Kingdom and Ireland.

The ideal candidate should have experience working in Sales at a mobile content, handset manufacturer, interactive entertainment, consumer packaged goods or media and entertainment company. Specific experience in the video game industry is a plus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Day-to-day management of a selected number of distribution channels i.e. customer accounts in the UK/Ireland market.

•Achieving high visibility for new products in the channel by planning, negotiating and implementing promotions and marketing campaigns

•Liaising with all areas of the business in order to assure the highest level of customer satisfaction

•Monitoring sales and identifying new business opportunities

•Key competitor analysis within the own region

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelors or Masters degree in marketing, business or economics

•Minimum 4 to 5 years experience in sales or sales-related field

•Excellent negotiating skills

•Knowledge of b-to-b channel sales and some understanding in b-to-c (consumer) sales

•Some experience in telework is a big plus

Personal qualities:

•Independent

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with continuous challenges

•A flexible thinker who generates new ideas and business solutions

•A keen interest in gaming and some knowledge of games and game development will be appreciated

In addition to a passionate, creative, international and innovative team, our client offers an opportunity to take part in the booming global games industry providing a competitive salary and benefits package.