Sales/General Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Manager / General Manager to oversee the company's operations in East Kilbride. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales and general management, focusing on driving sales growth and managing a team. Responsibilities include implementing strategic sales plans, managing daily operations, and training the sales team. A salary of £50,000 plus commission is offered, with an emphasis on hands-on sales and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management and general management roles.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and drive a team towards success.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency.
• Train and motivate the sales team.

Skills

Sales Management

General Management

Leadership

Communication

CRM Software

Job description

Allstaff Office Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Sales Manager / General Manager for company based in East Kilbride.

We are looking for a sales-focused manager for our client to manage their Scotland location based East Kilbride. The ideal candidate should have General Management experience but also a proven track record in growing sales. Initially overseeing a small team that is expected to grow over time in line with exciting expansion plans they have for the business. It would be expected the successful candidate would oversee all aspects to ensure the successful and smooth running of the Glasgow location. With a hands-on approach to sales the successful candidate would have their own account base whilst at the same time overseeing the existing sales agent.

Our client is looking for a Sales Manager who could grow into General Manager (that way they will also know the customers inside out).

This is an on-site role with some travel. Therefore it is essential to be a driver.

Core hours of work: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and market growth.
Manage daily operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
Train, mentor, and motivate the sales team to enhance performance and foster a high-performing culture.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, marketing strategies, and customer engagement initiatives.
Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
General Management

Oversee the management of the warehouse team including Warehouse Manager.

With Warehouse Manager answering into the GM you will oversee and ensure:

Effective management and workflow of warehouse.
Safe working environment and all HR and H&S policies followed.
Dealing with any employee issues that may arise in conjunction with HR.
Cohesive plan for managing growth and effective management of warehouse space.
All costs monitored and remain in line with company budget.
All KPIs met.
Effective logistics solution to fit the needs of the business.
Active collaboration with Installation company.
All building maintenance, repairs, insurance, contracts etc are kept up to date.
Management of customer issues, damages, returns.
General Sales

Oversee existing sales agent and also manage and grow your own account base.
In conjunction with existing sales agent ensure:
Grow account base to reach and maintain existing targets.
Targets and margin expectations are met in line with company budget.
Manage an effective sales pipeline.
Regular customer face-to-face meetings.
Growth of key product categories and new ranges in line with KPIs.
Showroom maintained and managed.
Customer expectations met in terms of drawings and quotations.
In conjunction with marketing, effective implementation of marketing plan in the region.
General Duties and expectations

Attend meetings and events including travel as and when required.
Weekly and monthly reports as required by Directors of the company.
Ensure company costs, sales and margin expectations are met consistently for the region, in line with company budget.
Effective planning around warehouse and sales in relation to holiday cover etc.
The candidate will be:

Organised.
Dynamic.
Practical.
Ability to use initiative.
Attentive to detail.
Energetic approach.
Qualifications:

Proven experience in sales management and general management roles.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and drive a team towards success.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using CRM software and sales analytics tools.
Salary: £50,000 plus commission

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