Sales Manager – Maternity Cover Job Description

Job Title: Sales Manager – Maternity Cover, initially for 6 months.

Location: Stirling – some home working possible.

Rate of pay: from £28,000 FTE.

Hours: Part time hours 14 hours per week.  This post will require occasional evening and weekend work to attend events and speaking opportunities.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 22nd July 2022

This is a part time position is to cover maternity leave, initially for a 6-month period.  The primary focus of this role is to develop and grow our customer base which will contribute towards a financially sustainable organisation through the sale of our delicious chocolates handmade by women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system.  As customers become increasingly socially aware and are keen to purchase ethical products that create social impact this is the perfect time to respond and generate more opportunities for women with convictions who want to make positive changes in their lives. 

Reporting to the Founder, you will play your part in product development by communicating customer feedback to ensure the product range is fresh, exciting and meets the needs of our customers.  Specific objectives would be agreed between the Sales Manager and the Founder and updated and reviewed regularly. 

With a 6-month period to make an impact it is important the successful candidate is able to engage and deliver effectively and efficiently.  You will be creative and imaginative to develop the business with the skills to influence and negotiate, a commercial mind-set and be able to enthusiastically share our story and social values. 

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 22nd July 2022 although applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment may be made in advance of the closing deadline.  If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing suitability for the role to joyce@gracechocolates.co.uk.  Please state any preferred hours/days of working and include in your letter what unique attributes you can bring to this role and why you think you are the right person for it.