Sales Manager

GPS Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Job summary

GPS Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Manager (compounds) for a hybrid role covering the South West of England. The position focuses on generating new business, managing existing accounts, and delivering solutions within the plastics industry.

A driving licence and willingness to travel are essential. Salary is up to £60,000 plus a company car and bonus, with compensation tied to experience and performance.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience preferred in plastics or related industries.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across the UK plastics market.
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales.
• Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable plastic products and solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with customers through excellent service.
• Work closely with production, technical and customer service teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Proactive

Account management

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Specification: Technical Sales Manager (compounds)

Location: Hybrid covering the South West of England

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car/Bonus (Negotiable depending on experience)

Overview

A well-established global plastics manufacturer and supplier are looking to recruit a driven Technical Sales specialist (Compounds) to develop new business while maintaining and growing existing customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional looking to build a long-term career within a successful and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across the UK plastics market.
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales.
• Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable plastic products and solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with customers through excellent service.
• Work closely with production, technical and customer service teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous B2B sales experience (plastics industry experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Confident managing multiple customer accounts.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

*** Candidates must be prepared to travel as this is essential for the role