Sales Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company Health Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working

International travel

Personal and professional development

Friendly and supportive environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Sales Manager in Doncaster. You will manage a team of three, stay hands-on with key distributor accounts and drive the sales function.

Expect a salary of £38,000-£45,000 plus annual bonus, with hybrid working and international travel about 3-5 times per year. Lead from the front and develop the team while growing revenue and relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' B2B sales or key account management experience.
• Experience managing and developing customer accounts.
• Proven track record of winning new business and growing revenue.
• Previous experience managing a sales team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A consultative and relationship-led approach to sales.
• Good commercial awareness and proactive opportunity identification.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of three, providing coaching, support and direction.
• Set and monitor individual and team KPIs and sales targets.
• Lead from the front and continue to be actively involved in sales.
• Manage key distributor accounts and develop long‑term international relationships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Grow revenue across both existing customers and new accounts.
• Take a consultative and educational approach to selling.
• Understand customer requirements and work with internal teams to provide the right solutions.
• Work closely with Marketing to generate opportunities and increase sales.
• Liaise with Product Development around customer requirements and potential new products.
• Support pricing and commercial negotiations.
• Carry out competitor analysis and identify opportunities for growth.
• Attend UK exhibitions and industry events.
• Travel internationally approximately 3-5 times per year, predominantly across Europe and the USA.

Skills

B2B sales

Key account management

Team leadership

Customer relationships

Negotiation

Communication

CRM systems

Sales reporting

Tools

CRM systems

Sales reporting tools

Job description

Sales Manager

£38,000 - £45,000 + Annual Bonus

Doncaster - Hybrid

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and growing international manufacturing business where you’ll manage a team of three while remaining hands‑on with key distributor accounts.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead from the front, develop your team and play a key role in growing the sales function.

The culture is a big part of what makes this opportunity stand out. You’ll be joining a genuinely friendly, supportive and collaborative team where people help each other, care about their customers and take pride in what they do.

They’re looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive approach to leadership - someone who enjoys developing people but still gets a buzz from speaking to customers, growing accounts and winning business.

Responsibilities of a Sales Manager:

• Manage and develop a team of three, providing coaching, support and direction
• Set and monitor individual and team KPIs and sales targets
• Lead from the front and continue to be actively involved in sales
• Manage key distributor accounts and develop long‑term international relationships
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Grow revenue across both existing customers and new accounts
• Take a consultative and educational approach to selling
• Understand customer requirements and work with internal teams to provide the right solutions
• Work closely with Marketing to generate opportunities and increase sales
• Liaise with Product Development around customer requirements and potential new products
• Support pricing and commercial negotiations
• Carry out competitor analysis and identify opportunities for growth
• Attend UK exhibitions and industry events
• Travel internationally approximately 3-5 times per year, predominantly across Europe and the USA

Requirements of a Sales Manager:

• 3+ years' B2B sales or key account management experience
• Experience managing and developing customer accounts
• A proven track record of winning new business and growing existing revenue
• Previous experience managing a sales team
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• A consultative and relationship‑led approach to sales
• Good commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
• A full, clean UK driving licence

What's on offer?

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Company Health Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid working once established in the role, with 1-2 days from home
• International travel approximately 3-5 times per year
• Personal and professional development
• Opportunity to develop a team and help shape the future sales function
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Long‑term opportunity within a growing international business