Sales Manager

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the blinds and flooring industry is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and lead a high-performing sales team. This fully office-based role in Solihull involves strategic planning, customer relationship management, and team development to exceed sales targets in both residential and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interiors and home improvement sales, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)

Private Medical Scheme after 2 years of service

Quarterly social events

Free On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales leadership within the blinds or flooring industry.
• Experience in managing high-performing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales team to achieve revenue and profit targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand customer base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Are you a Sales Manager with experience in the Blinds or Electrical Underfloor Heating industries? If so, please read on.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Leader to take charge of our blinds and flooring sales division. This role will be pivotal in driving revenue growth, building strong customer relationships, and leading a team to exceed targets across both residential and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interiors, furnishings, or home improvement sales and demonstrable leadership experience.

Benefits:

• Salary £35 - £40,000 dependent on experience (£70,000 OTE)
• 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Hours of work - Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm / Friday early finish 2pm
• 30-minute lunch break
• Location: Solihull
• Private Medical Scheme after 2 years of service
• Quarterly social events
• Fully office-based role
• Free On-site parking

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the sales team to achieve revenue and profit targets across blinds and flooring product lines.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand customer base and enhance market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, contractors, designers, and retail partners.
• Oversee the full sales cycle from lead generation to quotation, follow-up, and closing, ensuring outstanding customer service throughout.
• Monitor sales performance, pipeline activity, and market trends, producing regular reports for senior management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop sales staff through regular training, performance reviews, and field support.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to align product offerings, promotions, and delivery expectations.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to represent the brand and identify business growth opportunities.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate records in the CRM and adheres to company procedures and compliance standards.

Skills/Experience required:

• Proven track record in sales leadership, ideally within the blinds, flooring, or wider interiors/home improvement/construction industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop pricing strategies and spot market opportunities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Confident with CRM systems and data-driven sales reporting.
• A self-motivated and ambitious attitude, with the ability to lead by example.
• Experience selling to both B2B and B2C customers.
• Proven experience in sales leadership, preferably within electrical flooring, home automation, or interior fit-out industries.
• Strong knowledge of electrical underfloor heating systems and/or automated blinds is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage technical sales cycles and coordinate with design, installation, and procurement teams.

Please apply today.