Sales Manager

LJ Recruitment; Ashton-in-Makerfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join a growing manufacturing firm in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The role requires leading a team, generating new business, and managing account relationships. Ideal candidates will have a solid sales background, ideally in the bakery ingredients sector, and must possess strong analytical and team management skills. This position is hybrid and includes a competitive salary, along with a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably in the bakery ingredients sector.
• Ability to analyse data and build commercial proposals.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the sales account managers.
• Focus on lead generation and account relationship development.
• Manage the sales pipeline.

Skills

Sales experience

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Team management

New business generation

Results orientation

Collaboration

Job description

Are you looking for a new role within the manufacturing industry? I am working with a client seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their growing team.

You will be supporting delivery of the next stage of their commercial strategy, building key accounts, and converting new business opportunities.

Reporting to: Sales Director

Salary: £45,000‑£51,000 DOE

Car allowance included.

Location: Hybrid, Ashton‑In‑Makerfield

The role

• Lead, coach and develop the sales account managers
• Focus on lead generation
• Account relationship development
• Pipeline management

About you

• Proven sales experience, preferably in the bakery ingredients sector
• Commercially minded
• Able to analyse data, build commercial proposals and accurately forecast demand
• Previous team management experience (open to speaking with candidates looking to take the next step into team leadership)
• Strong record in new business generation, account management and pipeline development
• Results driven
• Collaborative mindset
• Full UK driving licence – willingness to travel and work flexibly as required (occasionally overseas)