Sales Manager

MacFarlane Group; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a Sales Manager based in the Swindon area. The role involves managing a sales team, developing customer relationships, and driving business growth. A competitive salary, company car, and additional benefits are offered, making this a fantastic opportunity for experienced B2B sales professionals.

Benefits

Company Car

Healthcare insurance

23 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales and achieving sales targets.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and motivating the sales team for target achievement.
• Developing existing and new customers for a strong sales pipeline.
• Formulating and executing sales strategies for sustainable growth.

Skills

Customer service

B2B sales

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Planning

Job description

Sales Manager
Based: Swindon Area
Package: Annual salary up to £50,000 (dependent on experience) plus company car, commission/bonus (OTE circa £58k) & Company benefits
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00)
Sector: Packaging design & manufacture

Our Company
We are a leading, Southwest based packaging manufacturer and part of Macfarlane Group PLC (the UK's largest packaging distributor). Join us as a Sales Manager and you will become part of a business that has been established for more than 30 years and one which has a strong history of producing sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging.

The Sales Manager Role
This role is a hands-on sales management position focused on delivering the highest levels of service to our customers. Focused on a sales area within a twenty-five-mile radius of Swindon, this role is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organization where you will be a key member of a small, dedicated sales team. Please note the role will be anchored to our offices (based in Cricklade) but require regular travel to meet with customers and prospects.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Sales Director, your role will involve the following activities:

• Dealing with Major customers to thoroughly understand their industry/sector, current state and positioning to match their needs and exceed expectations
• Developing existing and new customers to maintain a strong sales pipeline
• Managing and motivating the sales team to ensure consistent customer service and target achievement
• Budget management
• Working with the senior management team to formulate, agree and execute a sales strategy & deliver sustainable growth
• Identifying & exploiting key target markets
• Working closely with all departments including the internal sales & marketing teams to drive sales across new and existing customers
• Compiling and analyzing sales figures & data

About You
We are welcoming applications from senior B2B sales professionals who can demonstrate the ability to aid and develop business growth. Coupled with this, our ideal candidate will also have the following transferable skills and traits…

• Appreciation of excellent customer service and ability to deliver this
• Proven (B2B sales) experience with a solid record of achieving sales targets
• Ability to motive & lead a sales team
• Strong commercial business acumen
• Comfortable negotiating at all business levels
• Honest with real integrity
• First rate communication skills
• Good planning & organizational skill
• Able to work calmly when under pressure

Benefits You'll Receive
You will earn a competitive basic starting salary alongside a generous and achievable annual bonus scheme.Additional benefits you will receive include:

• Company Car
• Healthcare insurance and death in service benefit (on successful completion of probation)
• 23 days annual leave plus all public/bank holidays
• Long service awards (10-40 years)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee assistance program (EAP) to support and advise with well-being and any issues

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom