Sales Manager

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supplier of puppets and soft toys is looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to drive growth in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role involves managing established accounts and developing new relationships, requiring a blend of commercial insight and people skills. The position offers a generous commission structure, ample holiday, and a team-focused culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales and a passion for consumer goods.

Benefits

Generous commission structure

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday days

Up to 5% pension contributions

Bupa assistance programme

Regular team socials and 'Fizz Fridays'

Opportunities to travel to trade fairs

Qualifications

• Experience managing sales accounts and sales teams.
• Background in consumer goods, retail or toys preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships with national and independent retailers.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic sales plans.
• Manage key and independent accounts, along with external sales agents.
• Analyse customer insights and sales data to inform decisions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

E-commerce understanding

Sales management

Job description

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Our client, a leading UK-based supplier of high-quality puppets and soft toys, is on the hunt for an experienced and dynamic Sales Manager to help drive their next stage of growth across the UK and Ireland. With over two decades in the industry and a strong reputation for creativity, innovation, and charm, they are entering an exciting period of transformation, investing in their brand, systems and infrastructure to future-proof the business and strengthen their global reach.

This is a pivotal role within the business, offering a unique opportunity to shape and deliver strategic sales plans while building relationships with key retailers and managing their national network of agents. You'll be inheriting established accounts and warm leads, but they are looking for someone with the drive to grow these relationships, identify new opportunities, and help take their offering to the next level.

As part of the sales leadership team, you will take responsibility for the management and development of key and independent accounts, implement strategies to grow their presence with retailers they don’t yet work with, and act as a key point of contact for their external sales agents. You will be expected to deep-dive into customer insights and sales data to drive smart, profitable decisions, while also playing a leading role in promotional activity, competitor benchmarking, and analysing the performance of their website and e-commerce channels.

Is this right for you?

Our client is looking for someone who is both commercially astute and people focused.

You should have experience managing sales accounts and ideally sales teams and be confident working with national and independent retailers alike. A strong level of emotional intelligence is essential – you’ll need to build trusted relationships, make quick decisions, and remain cool under pressure. You'll thrive in a business that values fresh thinking, new ideas and a passion for detail. A background in consumer goods, retail or toys would be a distinct advantage, and an understanding of e-commerce and multichannel sales is essential.

Why Join Our Client?

In return, you’ll enjoy a generous commission structure, with all commission paid quarterly.

You’ll receive 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), the option to buy additional days, up to 5% pension contributions, Bupa assistance programme and a warm, team-focused culture that includes regular socials, “Fizz Fridays,” and the chance to travel to industry trade fairs and client meetings.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact position at a key moment in their journey. If you’re a motivated, engaging and experienced sales professional ready to be part of something special, our client love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the continued success of our client, they want to hear from you! Please send your CV.