Mission Rubber UK are a part of the worldwide leader Mission Rubber Group for Flexible Rubber Couplings & rubber seals for drainage. Covering the UK Market and Ireland, we are supported by our German head office to service the construction industry.
Job Overview
We are are seeking a Sales Manager to join our growing sales team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for growing sales in within the North & Scotland of the UK.
The Sales Manager will focus on growing sales with the current customer base, look to grow the sales with potential new customers and help target customer groups that include Builders Merchants and Drainage Specialist.
This role offers the successful Candidate numerous opportunities of growth and experience in a market place where we have ample opportunities to gain market share.
The role will require travelling across the North of the UK & Scotland.
Duties
Key Responsibilities of the role:
* Effectively manage and develop sales through the stockists and merchants already associated with Mission Rubber.
* Promote sales by effective customer service and generally raise awareness of the Company and its products throughout the sales territory.
* Give advice to stockists and new customers on product displays & positioning.
* Ensure all customer requirements are followed up, maximising sales as far as possible while strictly adhering to dispatch and administration procedures at all times.
* Maintain an up to date industrial and commercial knowledge of competitors, products and price.
* Work directly with the Directors of the company to target potential merchant groups, OEM customers and independent customers that specialise in our target audience.
* Work in association with our market leading internal sales team to assist in generating and securing further sales where possible.
Essential Skills and Philosophy Required
* Excellent Communication Skills (written and vocal).
* Negotiation Skills.
* Full Driving License.
* Sales experience.
* Proven track record to build relationships with new customers.
* Self-motivated.
* Team Player.
* Well Organised.
* Ability to plan and prepare for client meetings.
* Computer skills on Microsoft packages.
* Well Presented.
Key Aspect of our recruitment process for who we are looking for:
As a manufacture selling via a supply chain, we require someone who has worked within a manufacturing environment. Our recruitment process is based on core values rather than product knowledge as this can be learned with the training we supply.
We are looking for someone who is within 1 hours driving of the office and day to day working will be officed based when not travelling out on the road.
The offering:
* Competitive basic salary with an achievable bonus targets .
* Company car options
* Expense account
* Company phone, laptop and required tools to do the job effectively.
* 25 Days holiday
* Positive work culture
* Time with our Germany Head office to receive training on the full product range.
* Mission Rubber will offer the support and training needed to be as effective as possible. This includes training seminars with our partners in the industry and supporting you with marketing materials to supply to customers to increase sales with a product line.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience in manufacturing? Ideally in a small business?
* Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
* You are aware there will be a lot of travelling within the North of the UK & Scotland
Work Location: In person