Sales Manager

Comton Group; Batley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Comton Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to lead and develop our Internal Sales Team. You will drive business growth, strengthen customer relationships and ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.

You will develop and implement sales strategies, maximise team performance and deliver sustainable growth in line with objectives. Working closely with senior management, you will monitor performance, identify new opportunities and ensure targets are

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager role with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Experience developing and delivering sales strategies that drive business objectives.
• Experience leading, coaching and managing a sales team, including setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills at all levels.
• Strong customer relationship management with focus on retention and growth.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities, address underperformance and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and industry knowledge.
• Mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base, increase revenue and strengthen market presence.
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage and develop the Internal Sales Team, ensuring sales objectives and targets are achieved.
• Performance Management: Set clear objectives, monitor performance and provide coaching and support.
• Recruitment and Development: Recruit, select, motivate and develop team members to foster a high-performing sales culture.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships by understanding needs and delivering solutions.
• Key Account Management: Monitor key account performance and implement strategies to improve sales and retention.
• Market Awareness: Identify emerging markets and shifts in demand, keeping abreast of products and competitor activity.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate at all levels and provide clear updates to senior management.
• Sales Process Management: Oversee the sales process from planning to execution.
• Employee Relations: Manage conduct and disciplinary matters per company policies.

Job description

Sales Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a high-performing, results-driven Sales Manager to lead and develop our Internal Sales Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to drive business growth, strengthen customer relationships and ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, maximising the performance of the sales team, and delivering sustainable growth in line with company objectives. Working closely with senior management, you will monitor performance, identify new business opportunities and ensure sales targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base, increase revenue and strengthen the company's market presence.
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage and develop the Internal Sales Team, ensuring sales objectives and targets are achieved.
• Performance Management: Set clear objectives, monitor performance and provide regular coaching, feedback and support to drive individual and team success.
• Recruitment and Development: Recruit, select, motivate and develop team members, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing sales culture.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships by understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions.
• Key Account Management: Monitor key account performance, investigate underperformance and implement strategies to improve sales and customer retention.
• Market Awareness: Identify emerging markets, market trends and shifts in customer demand, maintaining a strong understanding of new products and competitor activity.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation, providing clear sales updates and recommendations to senior management.
• Sales Process Management: Oversee the sales process from planning through to execution, ensuring activities align with business objectives.
• Employee Relations: Manage team conduct and disciplinary matters, including formal disciplinary action up to and including written warnings, in line with company policies and procedures.

About You

We are looking for an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of achieving targets, developing customer relationships and leading a successful sales team.

You will be commercially minded, proactive and confident in making decisions that drive business performance. You will also have the leadership skills to motivate others, manage performance and build a culture focused on continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager role, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Demonstrable success in developing and delivering sales strategies that achieve business objectives.
• Experience leading, coaching and managing a sales team, including setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
• Strong customer relationship management skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction, retention and account growth.
• Proven ability to identify sales opportunities, address underperformance and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, business acumen and industry knowledge.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to business growth, develop a talented internal sales team and help shape the company’s future sales performance.