Sales Manager

Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office furniture manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead a sales team, ensuring exceptional client relationships and driving growth. The successful candidate will have a strong sales management background, commercial acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. The position offers a competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses and benefits in a supportive, family-run business.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

9% pension scheme

Increasing holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing sales teams in the office furniture sector.
• Strong knowledge of desking and related products.
• Ability to oversee margin control and sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a sales team of External Sales Representatives.
• Oversee margin control, costing, and overall sales strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.

Skills

Sales management experience in office furniture industry

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Leadership capabilities

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sales Manager - Join a Leading Family-Led Office Furniture Manufacturer

£45,000 (negotiable) + Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager to join a well-established UK office furniture manufacturer. This family-led business is renowned for delivering high-quality seating, desking, storage, acoustic solutions, and reupholstery services, with a strong focus on exceptional customer experience and long-term client relationships.

The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining strategic sales planning with active involvement in key accounts. You will lead a small, ambitious sales team, support client engagement, and oversee the full sales cycle to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a sales team of External Sales Representatives and Commission Agents.
• Support quoting, estimating, costing, and sales enquiries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Provide technical product expertise to clients and the sales team.
• Oversee margin control, costing, reporting, and overall sales strategy.

What We're Looking For

• Proven sales management experience in the office furniture industry, with strong knowledge of desking and related products.
• Commercial acumen with experience in margin, budgeting, costing, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Confident, approachable, and capable of leading a small team in a collaborative environment.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Narbutas ordering portal.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000+ performance‑related bonus.
• 9% pension scheme.
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Opportunity to shape sales strategy in a supportive, family‑run business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Sales Manager to make a real impact within a respected, family‑led office furniture manufacturer.

Apply now to explore this exciting role.