Planning Manager

Turner Townsend; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hiring consultancy in the Tees Valley is seeking a highly driven Sales Manager to generate new business opportunities and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in business development, superior negotiation skills, and a full UK driving licence. This permanent position offers a competitive salary plus bonuses, a company car, and additional benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Business Development or Sales management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Build long-term partnerships with clients.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Job description

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: Negotiable plus Bonus/Commission/company Car and benefits
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday

Overview

JMAC are seeking a highly driven and commercially focused Sales Manager to join their hire and sales organisation. In this role, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving sustainable revenue growth across their hire and sales product portfolio. You will play a key role in expanding market presence, identifying new opportunities, and maximising profitability through strategic account development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and profit targets.
• Conduct lead generation, cold outreach, networking, and market prospecting activities.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Build strong, long-term partnerships with new and existing clients.
• Understand customer needs to recommend the most effective solutions.
• Manage key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct regular review meetings to maximise ongoing business potential.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Provide insight-driven recommendations to improve service offerings and pricing models.
• Collaborate with marketing to support campaigns, events, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate records, forecasting pipelines, and weekly activity updates.
• Support operational planning to ensure availability and timely delivery of hire and scaffolding services.

Requirements

• Proven track record in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management—ideally within a hire, equipment rental or scaffolding/construction industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven mindset and the ability to work autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays.

For more information, please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group.