Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager for UK & Ireland to join a dynamic and fast-paced specialist manufacturing business on a contract until October 2027. This is a senior Sales Manager role and my client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. As the Sales Manager for UK & Ireland, your responsibility is to successfully drive sales, foster client relationships, and ensure the growth of our UK market presence.
Job Description
* Oversee and manage the overall sales operations within the UK, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Implement the UK sales plan to drive results in achieving the sales targets.
* Lead, mentor, and manage the UK sales team to achieve high performance, ensuring individual and team targets are met.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing key customers, supporting the team with other opportunities for account growth and the development of new business.
* Provide accurate sales forecasts, performance reports and business updates to senior leadership.
* Regularly report on the sales team as a whole and individuals, identifying any underperforming areas that need review and action and realigning with the sales plan.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback, leveraging insights to refine strategies.
* Ensure effective cross‑departmental collaboration between sales, logistics, warehouse and other internal departments that form part of the sales cycle.
* Work closely with marketing and finance departments from headquarters.
* Promote a high‑performance and customer‑focused sales culture.
* Ensure a smooth handover and transition of responsibilities to the permanent Sales Manager.
Candidate Requirements
* Must be highly experienced in B2B sales.
* Previous experience working as a Sales Manager, Group Sales Manager, Commercial Manager, Head of Sales, Technical Sales Manager or a similar role is essential.
* Must have a background in Construction, Building Materials, Steelwork, Metalwork, Fabrication, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar industry experience is essential.
* Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
* Strong results‑oriented and self‑motivated mindset.
* Good technical understanding.
* Experience with CRM systems and sales performance reporting.
* Good ability to adapt to change quickly.
* Ability to deliver and execute strategies.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Must be flexible to travel across the UK with overnight stay when needed.
* Have a valid passport with the ability to travel overseas.
Location and Commute
This role is commutable from: Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Biddulph, Kidsgrove, Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton, Stone, Stafford, Keele, Leek, Cheadle, Nantwich and surrounding areas.
Ideal Candidate Experience
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Business Development, Commercial Manager, Head of Technical Sales, Technical Sales Manager or similar experience.
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary
Negotiable
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