Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Location:IpswichWorking Hours:Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:45 PMSalary:Up to £85,000 per annum depending upon experienceContract Type:PermanentWork Environment:Fully Office-Based

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for product sales and team management? We are seeking aSales Managerto join our client's team in Ipswich. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive our sales strategy, lead a talented team, and contribute to the success of our company for a newly created role within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy:Develop and implement the production sales strategy, setting clear objectives and measurable goals.
• Performance Review:Regularly review team performance with the Sales & Marketing Director, identifying areas for improvement.
• Resource Planning:Manage resource planning and budgeting within the sales team.
• Team Recruitment & Training:Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Team Leadership:Motivate and lead the team to achieve department KPIs.
• Performance Management:Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to review performance and discuss training needs.
• Coaching & Support:Provide coaching and support to enhance sales performance, including feedback sessions.
• Sales Support:Offer hands-on support with sales opportunities, including face-to-face meetings and virtual calls.
• Collaboration:Work constructively with other managers to achieve company targets.
• Daily Management:Run daily team huddles and manage day-to-day resourcing.
• Additional Tasks:Perform any other tasks reasonably requested.

Performance Objectives:

• Objective Achievement:Meet department objectives within the agreed timeframe, including sales revenue and gross profit targets.
• KPI Consistency:Consistently achieve agreed KPIs and measurable goals.
• Budget Adherence:Adhere to the agreed department budget.

Skills Required:

• Team Leadership:Proven experience in leading and coaching a team, providing timely feedback, and holding courageous conversations.
• Sales Methodology:Ability to quickly learn and adapt to the company's sales methodology.
• Sales Achievement:Strong track record of achieving sales objectives.
• Resource Planning:Ability to assess capacity utilization and plan for future resourcing needs.
• Strategic Thinking:Strategic thinking and planning at both department and business levels.
• Communication Skills:Strong communication and team management skills, including face-to-face and virtual presentation skills.
• Customer Interaction:Experience in handling sales opportunities and interacting professionally with customers.
• Data Analysis:Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Free food and snacks
• Company events
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Private Medical insurance
• Courses for personal development
• Discretionary company bonus paid quarterly

To apply for the Food & Beverage Production Sales Manager position, please apply as soon as possible.