Manager - Sales

Wesco; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Manager – Sales to provide strategic direction and leadership to achieve sales and profit goals. You will manage a single location with up to $50 million in sales and lead a team of direct reports.

Responsibilities include developing sales plans, partnering with Marketing on programs, forecasting, and maintaining customer relationships. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in sales, business or relevant field.
• 3+ years of professional sales experience in a related industry.
• 1+ year of managing a sales team or programs.
• Strong planning, resource allocation and people coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of customer needs assessment and service quality standards.
• Ability to lead, teamwork, and adapt to change.
• Proficient time management and computer skills.
• 5 years of sales in related industry.
• 2 years in national/regional staff and programs management.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers sales plans to meet quotas and cultivate motivated staff.
• Partners with Marketing to launch sales programs and initiatives.
• Forecasts sales and gross profit by analyzing trends and results.
• Sets sales objectives and quotas for territories.
• Projects sales volume and profit for existing and new lines/customers.
• Maintains pricing and responds to market changes, supply and demand.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Customer relationship management

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Market analysis

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Forecasting tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Manager – Sales, you will provide strategic direction and progressive leadership to achieve sales and profit goals within a region, specific line(s) of business or channels. You will design and recommend sales and marketing programs and set short and long‑term sales strategies. You will manage a single location with a total sales revenue of up to $50 million and manage a team of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers sales plans to ensure customer satisfaction, assigned quota attainment, good reference accounts, and highly skilled and motivated staff.
• Partners with Marketing to develop and implement sales marketing programs and initiatives.
• Determines annual sales and gross profit plan by implementing marketing strategies and analyzing trends and results.
• Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing sales quota for territories.
• Projects expected sales volume and profit for existing and new product lines and customers.
• Maintains sales volume, product mix and selling price by keeping current with market supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors.
• Coordinates order service by directing account representatives and executives on quotations, proposals, project order management techniques, and customer complaint resolution.
• Establishes and adjusts billing margin by monitoring costs, competition and market conditions and negotiating cost side levels.
• Manages sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Maintains sales staff results by coaching employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Develops and maintains relationships with top customers.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
• Forecasts and communicates intricate details to senior business managers.
• interfaces with internal support departments to establish positive customer experience.
• Partners with suppliers to maintain customer relationships, provides training to staff, and executes marketing programs and initiatives.
• Partners with various internal departments to troubleshoot issues such as inventory and operations.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree – Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant field preferred
• Prior professional sales experience in related industry/3+ years
• Prior experience with managing a sales team or sales programs/1+ year
• Working knowledge of business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources
• Demonstrated verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Ability to exercise teamwork, leadership, and flexibility
• Excellent time management and computer skills
• 5 years related industry professional sales
• 2 years managing staff and programs at national, district or regional level
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Working Environment

Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business‑to‑business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.