Field Sales Manager

John Charles Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing development opportunities

Clear leadership progression

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Trade Sales Manager in the United Kingdom. This position involves developing and managing a nationwide distributor network, promoting storage solutions, and driving revenue through partnerships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in industrial markets and proven skills in building trade relationships. Strong communication and IT skills are essential, as well as the ability to prepare professional proposals and presentations. This is a full-time role with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience selling products into industrial markets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop trade relationships.
• Knowledge of storage solutions and applications.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and material handling flows.
• Experience preparing professional written proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• IT proficient, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the UK distributor network to exceed sales targets.
• Identify and develop new distribution partners across territories.
• Support distributors through the full sales lifecycle.
• Promote the company’s storage solutions portfolio through distributor channels.

Skills

Sales experience in industrial markets

Management of trade relationships

Knowledge of storage solutions

Understanding of warehouse operations

Proposal and presentation preparation

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This range is provided by John Charles Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from John Charles Search

Senior Consultant at John Charles Search

John Charles Search is representing a leading supplier of high-quality storage solutions, recognised for its consultative, problem‑solving approach and strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced Trade Sales Manager to develop, manage and grow a nationwide distributor network. This role is focused on driving revenue through distribution partners, increasing market penetration and supporting distributors with technical, commercial and project‑based expertise across storage systems including pallet racking, shelving, mezzanine floors and associated solutions.

Salary & Benefits

• Ongoing development opportunities with clear leadership progression for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the UK distributor network to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Identify, onboard and develop new distribution partners across key territories.
• Support distributors throughout the full sales lifecycle, from initial enquiry through to project completion.
• Promote the company’s storage solutions portfolio through distributor channels.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience selling products into industrial markets, ideally for a manufacturer.
• Proven ability to manage and develop trade relationships.
• Knowledge of storage solutions, products and applications.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and material handling flows.
• Experience preparing professional written proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• IT proficient, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales, Customer Service, and Business Development

Industries

• Warehousing and Storage, Manufacturing, and Construction