Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established and innovative packaging manufacturer as a Sales Manager, where you will lead a dedicated sales team in delivering exceptional service to clients. This role offers the chance to work closely with major customers, develop new business opportunities, and drive sales growth within a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and a generous bonus scheme, alongside a range of benefits that support your well-being and career development. If you're a motivated B2B sales professional looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Healthcare insurance

23 days annual leave

Long service awards

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales with a focus on achieving targets.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and manage a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline with major customers.
• Manage and motivate the sales team to achieve targets.
• Formulate and execute sales strategies for sustainable growth.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Customer service excellence

Sales team leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

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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