Job Title: Vendor Manager

Location: Notting Hill, London, Hybrid Role or remote

Hours: Full time,

Start: 1st of April but flex for the right candidate.  

About Bullboat - 

Bullboat is a boutique pan-european distributor with 8 regional sales offices in Europe. We partner with the fast growing, innovative and successful consumer based brands to launch, support and scale their European retail business with a team of experts in sales, marketing, operations and finance. 

Our mission is to bring exciting and innovative brands and products in categories such as pet, wellness, beauty, and kitchen to major retailers in Western Europe..

Since beginning in 2008, we have launched successfully nearly 100 brands and supply more than 150 of the retailers in Europe including Selfridges, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Power, Elkjop, Boulanger, Fnac, Capi, Galaxus, Interdiscount and many more. 

Reporting to the CEO as a Senior Vendor Manager, your primary responsibilities will be to acquire new partnerships to drive new revenue for the company. . You will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and achieving sales targets.

• Identifying new brands, categories and growth opportunities.
• Doing outreach to potential brand partners. 
• Conducting research, visiting trade shows and traveling to meet new brand partners. 
• Acquire and build new commercial partnerships
• Leading and motivating the sales team to achieve sales targets for the new brands
• Overseeing both commercial retention & performance in UK/EU market
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Analyzing sales data and trends to inform decision-making
• Collaborating with marketing and product teams to develop effective sales strategies
• Monitoring market trends
• Providing regular reports and updates to senior management

We are searching for you...

If you are a proactive individual with a keen interest in building new partnerships and taking a critical role in a fast growing company, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and take the first step toward building a rewarding career.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience in Retail - Do not apply without it.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, vendor manager role or buyer role
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Proven track record of driving new business.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Salary: £35k - £50k gross/year depending on the experience. 

Start: Immediately

Location: London or Hybrid

Job Hours: Full time London