Sales Manager

The Highfield Company; Derby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a motivated Sales Manager to drive business growth. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates should have strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer relationship management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and sales data to inform strategy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams on client needs.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity.
• Prepare and deliver sales reports and presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Organisational skills

CRM proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Salary: Up to £55,000. 3-4 days on the road / 1 day from home.

We are looking for a motivated and commercially astute Sales Manager to join our client’s growing team. You'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key relationships, and driving sales growth across the UK.

You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where you'll have the autonomy to make a real difference. This position could suit an experienced Sales Manager or someone currently working in estimating who's ready to take the next step in their career.

We're not just looking for a salesperson, we want someone who builds long-term partnerships, earns trust, and becomes a valued and respected industry contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships.
• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity, acting as the trusted face of the brand.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure client requirements are met and exceeded.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify new areas for growth.
• Prepare and deliver sales reports, forecasts, and presentations.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer relationship management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and sales data to inform strategy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (minimum 3 days per week on the road).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Clear progression and personal development opportunities.

For more information on this position please reach out to Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company