Sales Manager

Recruitment Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their B2B sales team. You'll develop sales strategies, manage customer relationships, and identify new business opportunities. The role offers a basic salary of £35,000 plus £10,000 OTE commission, with a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales track record and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

£35,000 basic salary

£10,000 OTE commission

Company pension scheme

Mileage allowance for business travel

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health care after 12 months

Qualifications

• Experienced sales professional supplying to B2B/trade partners.
• Proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales goals.
• Brand awareness and general marketing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive trade sales strategy to grow revenue.
• Manage and nurture relationships with existing trade customers.
• Identify and secure new trade partners across the UK.
• Process customer orders through the ERP system.
• Attend trade shows and events to promote the brand.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and insights to leadership.
• Develop the Trade Sales Executive and hit sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Job description

On behalf of our rural Hereford client, we are recruiting for an ambitious Sales Manager to join their existing B2B sales team on a full time, permanent basis.

This role offers scope to nurture established partnerships, expand offering within the existing customer base, and secure new business prospects. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you ll be at the forefront of shaping the sales strategy and driving forward the plan to spread brand awareness and remain the supplier of choice.

What you can expect:

• £35,000 basic salary
• Plus £10,000 OTE commission
• Hybrid working opportunity with a minimum of 3 days from the office
• Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm with 30minutes unpaid lunch break)
• Occasional travel 2/3 shows per year plus customer visits to site if required
• Company pension scheme
• Mileage allowance for business travel
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus 1 extra leave day for your birthday
• Private health care after 12 months of employment
• Opportunity to join a well-established, sustainable, and growing business

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement a proactive trade sales strategy to grow revenue
• Manage and nurture relationships with existing trade customers
• Identify and secure new trade partners across the UK
• Efficiently process customers orders through the ERP system
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to promote the brand
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, reporting, and insights to the leadership team
• Manage and help develop the Trade Sales Executive, working as a team to hit sales targets
• Work closely with operations and marketing to ensure excellent customer service and brand consistency

What we are looking for:

• An experienced sales professional, ideally supplying to B2B/trade partners
• Target-driven with a proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales goals
• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently
• Occasional requirement to travel within the UK to meet customers and attend events
• Brand awareness and general marketing knowledge to support a wider marketing team

Recruitment Direct Leominster Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you do not hear back from us then please consider yourself unsuccessful this time.