Sales Manager

LJ Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join a growing team in the manufacturing industry. This hybrid role involves leading and developing sales account managers while focusing on lead generation and account relationship management. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience, preferably in the bakery ingredients sector, and demonstrate strong team management skills. A full UK driving license is required, along with a willingness to travel and work flexibly. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £51,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the bakery ingredients sector.
• Experience in team management is valued.
• Full UK driving license with a willingness to travel and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop sales account managers.
• Focus on lead generation and account relationship development.
• Manage the sales pipeline effectively.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Commercial mindset

Data analysis

Team management

New business generation

Account management

Results-driven

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Are you looking for a new role within the manufacturing industry? I am working with a client seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their growing team.

You will be supporting delivery of the next stage of their commercial strategy, building key accounts, and converting new business opportunities

Reporting to - Sales Director

Salary- 45,000- 51,000 DOE

Car allowance included

Location - Hybrid, Ashton-In-Makerfield

The role

• Lead, coach and develop the sales account managers
• Focus on lead generation
• Account relationship development
• Pipeline Management

About you

• Proven sales experience, preferably in the bakery ingredients sector
• Commercially minded
• Able to analyse data, build commercial proposals and accurately forecast demand
• Previous team management experience (open to speaking with candidates looking to take the next step into team leadership)
• Strong record in new business generation, account management and pipeline development
• Results driven
• Collaborative mindset
• Full UK driving license - willingness to travel and work flexibly as required (occasionally overseas)