Our client operates in the manufacturing sector, supplying and manufacturing products for various clients across multiple industry sectors. They are now looking to strengthen their Sales team by recruiting a Sales Manager.
Benefits:
* Pension
* 4 weeks' vacation per annum
* Laptop & mobile for business use (negotiable based on candidate profile & experience)
* Potential to earn at least one month of extra salary per year as bonus, subject to satisfactory performance
Role Responsibilities:
* Manage and grow sales with existing customers / key accounts
* Support operations team in order fulfillment and assisting them in their duties
* Resolve customer disputes/issues regarding quality expectations, product shortages, damages, urgent and late deliveries
* Generate leads, contact prospective customers via phone, email, and visit them as needed for business development
* Prepare and submit sales reports as required by management
* Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs
* Provide daily reports on field sales success and communicate the Voice of the Customer (VOC) data to superiors
* Demonstrate good sales-management skills suitable for a B2B environment
* Post-probation, work 3 days per week in the office, with up to 2 days of travel per week to meet customers and develop business
Candidate Requirements:
* Experience in B2B product sales and managing key accounts; candidates with higher service sales backgrounds need not apply
* Willingness to travel at least 2-3 days per week for customer visits, product demonstrations, etc.
* Confident communicator with a positive attitude, polite but firm telephone manner, and ability to build strong relationships
* Commercial, common-sense approach
* Ability to operate efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality
* Excellent time management and multitasking skills
* Attention to detail with awareness of the bigger picture
* Own car and UK driving license required
Additional Notes:
Experience in the Packaging Industry is an advantage but not essential.
About the Company:
A leading manufacturer.
About the Recruitment Agency:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary staffing. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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