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.