Overview

Mace Industries Limited is a leading manufacturer of innovative portable conveyors and lifting solutions, supplying the UK and international markets. We are looking for a General Sales Manager (GSM) to lead our sales efforts across multiple divisions, including UK Sales, Export, GEDA, and Laser & Fabrication. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company where you will play a key role in driving sales and expanding our market reach.

Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement sales targets and growth strategies for all sales divisions.
• Sales forecasting: Create sales forecasts in collaboration with each team and communicate them to production in a timely manner.
• Performance monitoring: Monitor and evaluate monthly sales performance across all divisions.
• Reporting: Present sales reports, performance updates, and strategic plans to the board.
• Trade Shows & Marketing Coordination: Identify, plan, and oversee trade shows and exhibitions, ensuring strong brand presence and lead generation.
• Marketing collaboration: Liaise with internal and external marketing teams to develop and execute promotional campaigns.
• Team Management & Development: Conduct regular appraisals and performance reviews with the sales team.
• People decisions: Submit pay reviews and recommendations to the board for approval.
• HR & staffing: Oversee HR and staffing matters, including recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Resource planning: Manage holiday requests and ensure adequate cover within the team.
• Tools & benefits: Request necessary benefits and tools (e.g., phone, laptop, vehicles).

What We’re Looking For / Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to set and achieve ambitious targets.
• Leadership with a passion for mentoring and developing a sales team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in trade show planning and marketing collaboration.
• Willingness to travel, including attending UK and international trade shows.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Construction