Sales Manager

Marine Resources Limited; Malvern; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources Limited is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the growth of its leisure marine business. The role combines new business development, account management and commercial planning across the UK and export markets.

You will report to the Sales Director and contribute to marketing activity, product development and service improvements while visiting customers and attending exhibitions from the Malvern office. Regular travel will account for about 50% of your time.

Qualifications

• Leisure marine technical sales experience essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship building skills.
• Ability to develop and execute sales plans, with knowledge of UK and export markets.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop UK and export sales within the leisure marine market toward targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers and secure new business.
• Create structured customer contact and visit plans to strengthen accounts.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Export sales

CRM systems

MS Office

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturer looking for a Sales Manager to lead the growth of its leisure marine business.

This role combines new business development, account management and commercial planning, with responsibility for growing sales across UK and export markets. You’ll work closely with customers and internal teams to develop relationships, identify opportunities and help shape the direction of the leisure marine division.

The position will suit someone with a strong technical sales background, knowledge of the leisure marine industry and a keen interest in sailing.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you’ll take responsibility for sales growth and customer relationships within the leisure marine sector. You’ll also contribute to marketing activity, product development and service improvements, ensuring the business responds to customer needs and market opportunities.

You’ll be based at the Malvern office when you’re not out visiting customers or attending exhibitions. Regular UK and international travel is required, including overnight stays, with travel expected to account for approximately 50% of your time.

Key responsibilities

• Develop UK and export sales within the leisure marine market, working towards agreed targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying and securing new business.
• Develop a structured customer contact and visit plan to strengthen accounts and progress opportunities.
• Follow up quotations with customer visits, providing technical guidance and understanding customer requirements.
• Maintain a business plan covering key accounts, target customers and the sales pipeline.
• Work with marketing colleagues to deliver promotional activity and increase awareness within the sector.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Feed customer and market insights into product development and the division’s commercial strategy.
• Work closely with sales operations and other internal teams to support customer service and delivery.
• Represent the business at trade shows, exhibitions and customer meetings.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide weekly reports on sales activity and performance.

You’ll have technical sales experience in leisure marine, ideally including account management, business development and export sales. A keen interest in sailing, strong commercial awareness and the ability to build customer relationships are important. You’ll be organised, self-motivated and comfortable learning technical product information, with experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office. A full driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK and overseas are essential.

For more information, please contact Jo Priestley at [e-mail] or on 07776 598452.