Sales Manager

K H R Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Sales Manager in Maidstone to lead the sales administration team. This role requires strong relationship management and a customer-centric approach to drive sales performance. Ideal candidates have a background in manufacturing or construction and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the manufacturing or construction industries.
• Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure.
• Strong Excel skills and good analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate the sales office team.
• Act as the main point of contact for customer accounts.
• Track customer interactions in the CRM system.

Skills

Experience in Sales Management

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer-centric approach

Proficiency in CRM systems

Analytical skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP platforms

Job description

Our client, a well-established manufacturer with a strong presence in multiple countries, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their UK team. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-centric professional to play a key role in driving sales performance and enhancing customer satisfaction.

As the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for supervising, supporting, and motivating the sales administration team to ensure high performance and engagement. Acting as the main point of contact for key customer accounts, you will maintain strong relationships and work closely with internal teams to deliver seamless customer service.

Responsibilities
- Supervise, support, and motivate the sales office team to ensure high performance and engagement
- Act as the main point of contact for key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships
- Assist the Head of Sales in managing and supporting the sales team's daily requirements
- Monitor and improve response times to customer queries and orders
- Provide guidance and support to team members on customer communication and problem-solving
- Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, and senior management to ensure seamless customer service
- Analyse current processes and recommend improvements to enhance team efficiency and service levels
- Coordinate the preparation and distribution of sales reports, data analysis, and KPIs to management
- Track customer interactions, ensuring the CRM system is regularly updated
- Manage staffing levels, conduct regular team reviews, delegate tasks, and organise team training
- Ensure customer service standards and company policies are upheld across all interactions

Requirements
- Experience in Sales Management or a Supervisory role
- Proven experience in the manufacturing or construction industries
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams
- A strong customer-centric approach to problem-solving and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible and open to change within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and ERP platforms
- Intelligent, quick-thinking, highly numerate, and possessing high-level verbal and written communication skills
- A strong team player with strong Excel skills and good analytical skills

Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Company bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Early finish on Fridays
- Pension scheme

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Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

K H R Recruitment Specialists

Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Competitive

Posted:

Jul 23rd 2025

Closes:

Aug 23rd 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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