National Sales Manager Sports

Gerflor; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerflor is seeking a National Sales Manager for Sports, responsible for leading a team focusing on sales within the Sports & Education sector across the UK. The role involves developing sales opportunities, managing key accounts, and promoting new sports surface innovations. Candidates should have a proven sales record in the industry along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Company car

Private health care

Pension

Attractive bonus schemes

Training

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling building products or equipment to the UK sports and education sectors.
• Experience in both architectural specification and end-user direct sales.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2 Key Account Managers and business development for sports products in the UK.
• Fully manage the sales cycle from specification to project completion.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Presentation skills

Job description

GERFLOR is a market leading specialists in the field of resilient flooring covers. Present in all spheres of life (building, sport, transport, commerce, industry, etc.), our Group (1.480 B€ turnover in 2024) continues its development in more than 100 countries. Brand recognition, innovation, professionalism and continuous improvement are all assets that makes GERFLOR a state-of-the-art enterprise.

5 200 employees all around the world are committed to ensure customer satisfaction and work out every day to guarantee high quality products and services. Environmental concerns are also a priority since ever : our products are processed to last as long as possible and in the respect of our planet, by the way we imagined them and with innovating options proposed in durability. Joining our team is choosing a french manufacturing group with a high growing rate on the international scene. We are highlighting the technology, the creativity, sustainable development and strong values.

Don't hesitate anymore, join us to develop your talents and invent tomorrow's floorings ! For further information, visit our website : www.gerflorgroup.com

Position:

Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced

National Sales Manager Sports

The National Sales Manager for Sport is leading a small team of Key Account Managers and drives sales success within the Sports & Education sector across the UK.

Your role

• Manage the Sports Teams (2 Key Account Managers) and drive business development for Gerflor sports products in UK.
• Additionally manage your own territory and be the Key Account Manager Sport & Education in the South of UK.
• Targeting and developing sales opportunities with DfE projects and Academy Trusts.
• Promotion of Gerflor’s latest sport surfaces innovations with specifiers and end-users.
• Fully manage the sales cycle from specification through to project completion with customer satisfaction as the conclusion
• Management of selected key education projects together with the team.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities for other Gerflor/Gradus products to maximize project values
• Contribute to the brand awareness of Gerflor and Gradus in the Sports sector
• Attend to relevant trade shows and exhibitions
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven track record in selling building products or equipment to the UK sports sector and/or education sector
• Sales experience in both architectural specification and end-user direct sales
• Proven experience in business development and project acquisition
• Preferred: Initial leadership experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region
  
  

Other information:

Our offer

• Be part of an internationally successful group with strong brands
• Share your ideas and play a proactive role in the development of the company
• Company car, private health care, pension, attractive bonus schemes and training
  
  

GERFLOR, a company committed to diversity and inclusion, ensures equal opportunities through a recruitment process free from any form of discrimination.

To guarantee that no talent is overlooked, we encourage everyone to apply!