Brand Activation Manager - Nottingham

About Phoenix 2 Retail: Phoenix 2 Retail is the UK’s leading wholesaler specialising in vaping and nicotine products. We offer a unique route-to-market solution for global brands seeking access to the UK’s growing FMCG and vape sectors. Our mission is to lead in providing responsible smoking alternatives through innovation, education, and sustainability, creating a better future for retailers and consumers.

Our Values:

Our “I CARE” values encapsulate a holistic approach to our culture, emphasizing positive influence, unwavering commitment, individual and collective accountability, ethical responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. This acronym serves as a memorable representation of the company’s core values, guiding the actions and decisions of our employees.

We’re proud to nurture a diverse, inclusive culture where every voice is valued, and every success is shared.

Area - Nottingham

• A full UK driving license
• Experience within B2B or B2C sales positions - this could be either internal or field sales experience
• You could be an estate agent, a telesales executive or a current field salesperson
• Keen to work in a fast-paced environment
• Great team player with an outgoing personality
• Manages time effectively to ensure high levels of productivity
• Commercially minded with a desire to hit and exceed targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook)

The role of a Brand Activation Manager:Thanks to further growth and development of our service offering, we are now partnering with Ignite, an innovative global brand who manufacture a range of vapes and nicotine pouches. Ignite have major opportunities for growth in the UK market with a focus on independent retail and wholesale.

You will be responsible for gaining new distribution opportunities by building and nurturing relationships with key decision makers within the independent convenience retail & wholesale sector. You will do this by...

• Researching and identifying new distribution points through varied lead generation tactics
• Building and nurturing close working relationships with independent retailers & wholesale store managers/owners to drive sales of the range
• Building Ignite brand awareness through excellent instore execution and effective wholesale events
• Gathering feedback and market insight to inform launch strategy optimisation
• Being the face of Ignite at field level taking ownership over the brands success in your area

• Base Salary £28,000
• Commission: up to £4,200 on top per year upon hitting targets
• £5,000 car allowance
• iPhone and laptop
• 5% employer contributory pension
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme