Sales Manager
1. Location: Blackburn
2. Salary: up to £34,000 basic (up to £41,000 OTE)
3. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00 or 9:00–18:00 (rotating pattern) & 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:00-13:00
4. Field Time: Approximately 70% office-based, 30% account management in territory
We are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager to lead a dynamic Parts Sales team of 7 in a thriving trade parts operation. This role is ideal for a results-driven individual with a proven track record in sales leadership, customer service, and team development.
You’ll play a key role in driving sales performance, developing account relationships, and ensuring your team consistently delivers excellent service to a wide-ranging B2B customer base.
Key Responsibilities for the Sales Manager:
5. Lead, support and motivate a team of 7 Parts Sales Executives to achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
6. Translate overall sales goals into team and personal KPIs, monitor progress and take corrective action where needed.
7. Plan and execute targeted promotions and campaigns in collaboration with senior management.
8. Deliver clear performance visibility through daily achievement tracking and team incentives.
9. Ensure expert product and market knowledge is shared throughout the team.
10. Manage and develop key customer accounts in your designated territory (approx. 30% field-based).
11. Provide regular 1:1 coaching, performance reviews and development support for team members.
12. Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new sales team staff.
13. Report on sales activity and results during weekly management meetings.
14. Uphold and promote the company's values and customer-centric approach.
Requirements for the Sales Manager:
15. Previous management or team leadership experience in a sales or customer service environment.
16. Strong track record of achieving KPIs and driving commercial performance.
17. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport both internally and externally.
18. Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
19. Comfortable using sales reporting tools and Microsoft Office packages.
20. A hands-on, motivational leader with a passion for the automotive industry.
Benefits for the Sales Manager:
21. Competitive basic salary with realistic OTE
22. Company pension scheme
23. Life assurance (death in service benefit)
24. Holidays that increase with length of service
25. Long service recognition awards
26. Cycle to work scheme
27. Annual flu jab
28. Staff discounts on products and services
29. Supportive, family-led business culture with clear progression opportunities
If you are interested in hearing more about this Parts Sales Manager job in the Blackburn area, please contact Cecily Calder at Perfect Placement Today.
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