We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with a real focus on customer service to join our Merchandising Wholesale and Direct Sales Operations

Merchandising Wholesale

• Finance Manager (Southampton)

  Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for
  - preparation of management accounts and financial reporting
  - management of cash flows and credit control
  - ensure accounting records are up to date and accurate
  - preparation of budgets and forecasts and analysis of variances
  - preparation of VAT returns
  - reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
  - management of information flows between the business units
  
  This would suit an ambitious person who enjoys a hands on role in a growing company. You are likely to be part qualified / recently qualified / qualified by experience, a good communicator with good Excel skills with similar experience gained in a small / growing organisation.
  
  

  Please call 02380-235035 or Email mike@watersidebooks.co.uk for more information
  

  
  
  

Direct Sales

• Independent Book Agents

  This role involves the development of a number of rounds of workplace drops where you will leave a small selection of book along with an order sheet. The following week you will return and collect the books and fulfil any orders placed. You may also operate party plan to build your income even higher.

  You will be working with the guidance of your Regional Coordinator who will assist you to develop a lucrative business. You decide how many hours you wish to work and you can earn an uncapped income. If you want to work with a partner you may do so if you wish.

  Full time agents can expect to sell around £2,000 per week of products earning themselves around £500. We also have a recruitment incentive which can increase your income even further.
  
  

• Regional Coordinators

  This role is full time and involves developing a large postcode region so you will have plenty of scope. The role involves recruiting 20 to 30 (more if you wish) Independent Book Agents, training them and encouraging them to achieve good target sales in the area they are working. You will be in regular contact with them, delivering product and offering guidance to increase their activity.

  This is a commission only position and we pay commission on all sales achieved by the agents under your care. Weekly incomes of £500 to £1,500 are quite possible but it does depend on the amount of effort you put in. There will be some achievable targets set so this is not for the feint of heart, but we want you to succeed so we will be helping you all the way!

  You can also act as your own agent and have your own rounds initially, helping to grow your income early on. This would be a great arrangement for two or more in partnership together.

  You will require a reasonable sized van as your business grows and you will have to cost in fuel, insurance, phone calls etc as you travel your region. Other than this we provide all stock, leaflets etc to support your efforts.

  If you have previous experience in successful direct books sales (or other direct sales) then we would really like to speak with you as soon as possible. If not, don’t worry – we will help you to succeed as long as you want to.

  If you are interested in working with us then please feel free to contact me by email with your CV and experience in sales or call me or the company and I’ll get back to you.

  Please call 02380-235035 or Email jim@watersidebooks.com for more information