Social network you want to login/join with:
A successful and well-established family run supplier of educational supplies and hygiene products to schools across the Southeast are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join their team. You would be responsible for helping the business hit and exceed its growth targets through the successful management and coaching of the sales and customer success teams as well as having your own clients and prospects to proactively contact.
Offering a salary of up to £60,000 with a performance-based bonus, this is an attractive role for a highly organized, structured, and systems-oriented individual with experience in high-volume, consumable industries selling across multiple product categories. You will be looking for an opportunity to develop and refine your approach as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking business.
---
The Role
As Sales Manager and working alongside the Sales Director you will oversee team performance, implement efficient sales processes, and ensure exceptional customer success management to drive revenue growth and client satisfaction.
You would be tasked with developing strategic sales plans, exceeding agreed objectives, and reporting as necessary, overseeing the activities and performance of your sales team, tracking sales goals, setting individual KPIs, and identifying and facilitating the ongoing training of your salespeople.
This is a strategic role, you would be expected to develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue across multiple product categories, with a focus on high-volume, consumable products, identifying opportunities for new business and ensuring the team is effectively prospecting and closing new deals.
You would also be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients and prospects, with particular focus on engaging with key stakeholders across Multi-Academy Trusts, often at Senior level or within Procurement, articulating and demonstrating the value proposition, creating excitement and enthusiasm with prospects and developing the company’s brand within the MAT market.
---
Required Experience
- A proven leader within a fast-paced sales environment with excellent leadership/management skills and a passion for helping develop and get the very best out of your salespeople
- Strong successful personal sales history, demonstrated ability to win new business and build client relationships and engage with senior level stakeholders i.e. Board level
- Strategic thinking - aligning with business plan objectives and customer’s objectives
- Used to implementing and working with data and reports
- Strong skillset with Microsoft Office package especially Excel including V Look Up Formulas and Pivot Tables, also proficient in PowerPoint
- Experienced in working on frameworks, tenders and contracts
- A well organised and structured approach to work
- Ability to travel on an as needed basis which will be required for client meetings
---
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.
Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.
Created on 16/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr