Exciting new opportunities with growing fishing-tackle company.
One of Europe's largest fishing tackle suppliers, Svendsen Sports is seeking two new regional sales representatives. Founded in 1977, Svendsen is enjoying strong and healthy growth with Okuma, Prologic, Savage Gear, Scierra, Ron Thompson and Imax leading the way in its portfolio of established brands. 

With its headquarters near Copenhagen in Denmark the company boasts its own sales force in the UK, Germany, France, Benelux, Austria and Scandinavia, dealing directly with local retailers. In addition, it exports to more than 30 countries around the world. 

With positions available in the northeast and the southeast of England, the ideal candidates will be experienced sales representative from within the fishing tackle industry, who are looking to grow with a winning team and willing to play an important role in creating future success. 

They will be strongly committed to developing an existing dealer network, as well as gaining new customers. Experience of planning, organising and participating in events, product fairs and campaigns together with local retailers is also a must. The winning candidates will also be strong negotiators, with experience in finding the right balance in dealing with customers. IT literacy is compulsory. The southeast candidate should have some experience of the growing carp fishing market.

In return, Svendsen offers a challenging and responsible position with good development opportunities. The successful candidates will have independent revenue and budget responsibilities and be the driving force in working closely with retailers, assisting them to sell unique products and some of the UK’s top fishing brands.

The company offers comprehensive sales support through its Tamworth UK office. The appointed candidates will also enjoy the company's open and effective communication channels at all levels and a simple, positive work climate. Both positions offer an attractive performance-based fixed salary plus commission, car and phone.

Interested parties should send their CVs to: [email protected]

Closing date for applications is November 15th, 2013.