Sales Manager

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Watton is seeking a skilled Sales Manager to drive sales growth and support key customer accounts. The role involves developing client relationships, preparing technical bids, and managing key accounts. Candidates should have experience in Sales Management and a background in technical sales, with excellent negotiation and communication skills. This position offers hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Sales Management, Business Development, or Account Management.
• Background in technical/industrial sales preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage technical bids with support from internal teams.
• Develop and grow key accounts and regional sales.
• Manage existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract variations.
• Ensure timely and compliant bid submissions.
• Maintain and analyse CRM data.
• Attend client meetings as needed.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Account Management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Sales Manager - Full Time Permanent

Location: Watton, Norfolk (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Reports To: Head of Sales

Position 1 Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer based in Watton, who are recruiting for a skilled Sales Manager to help drive sales growth and support key customer accounts.

You will work closely with internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Projects, Proposals) to deliver technically accurate and commercially sound bids, while managing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage technical bids with support from internal teams
• Develop and grow key accounts and regional sales
• Manage existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract variations
• Ensure timely and compliant bid submissions
• Maintain and analyse CRM data
• Attend client meetings (in-person or virtual) as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience in Sales Management, Business Development, or Account Management
• Background in technical/industrial sales (Oil, Gas, or Petrochemical sector preferred)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to find out more, apply now or contact Kirsty on (phone number removed) for further information