A&D Sales Manager

RedFish Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global furniture and design company seeks a passionate A&D Sales candidate to enhance its sales team. The ideal applicant will promote A&D marketing and build relationships with architects in the UK, while demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic, contributing to significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong organization skills.
• Proven ability to influence teams.
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual targeted revenue with a focus on profit.
• Create and manage own strategy for new business development.
• Support line manager in achieving sales objectives.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Networking skills

Job description

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A global furniture and design company are actively to add to their A&D sales department. This is well known company that works with leading blue chip clients across the globe. With packages and fit outs going well into the millions it a company that can offer excellent career progression and opportunity.

You will be reporting to the Head of A&D, we are they are looking for a passionate A&D Sales candidate who will carry out A&D marketing and communication to the UK South Architecture and Design community. This requires you to be a self-starter, motivated and a go getter with a strong work-ethic. You need to show self-initiative, be a critical thinker and drive forward new or existing relationships with Architecture and Designers in the industry to help support sales.

General

• Accountability of individual actions and performance
• Focus on exceptional customer service
• Implementing and delivering on business objectives
• Holding and delivering personal target - performance and financial
• Focus on team, individual and personal improvement
• Acting with the best interests of your team and the business at all times
• Understanding & delivering on your KPI's/targets/ goals
• Clear and regular communication with line manager
• Establish and foster partnerships and relationships with key customers both externally and internally
• Work collaboratively with other divisions and managers to the benefit of the company.

Sales

• Responsible for delivering individual targeted revenue with a focus on profit.
• Alongside the Head of A&D, create and manage own strategy for new business development in order to meet individual sales pipeline and targeted revenue.
• Mentor and work together with other A&D team members to establish key relationships within practices and generate new sales opportunities from the A&D market, to support line manager in achieving A&D sales objectives.
• Accurate reporting on CRM for all sales activity, including order intake & sales forecast.
• Focus on maximising margins.
• Respect of all colleagues, departments, and the business at all times.
• Follow best practice at all times.
• A focus on following business processes at all times
• Focus on utilising wider company resource where relevant and only as required.
• Work collaboratively across teams. Whilst targets will be set based on the A&D division, there is to be a selling focus on all business offers and regions.
• Regular project reporting and updates to line manager, Head of A&D.
• Regular project meetings with your team, supporting team members on specific opportunities and on specific tasks where needed.
• Networking and attending events both during and outside of working hours is a prerequisite of the role.
• Supporting line manager Head of A&D and working with marketing team to plan and drive A&D events, create targeted attendee lists and use A&D budget responsibly.

Skills

• Self-starter, with strong time management, organisation and project management skills
• Strength in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, make final and accurate decisions
• Experience mentoring and coaching other members of the team to achieve sales targets
• Possess extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices
• Exceptional communication and networking skills

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