Sales Manager - B2B

Designer Contracts; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flooring contractor in Preston is seeking a Sales Manager to drive new business and maintain customer relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive approach. This role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including extensive training, a company car, and health care. Join a motivated team in a growing company.

Benefits

Company car - Audi

Competitive Bonus

32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Health care plan

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Paid team building days

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Experience in acquiring and developing new business.
• Experience in the flooring industry or new build sector is advantageous.
• Experience using a CRM system.

Responsibilities

• Responding to and following up on all sales enquiries.
• Participating in planning, pricing, and quotations.
• Providing excellent customer service ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Acquiring new business

Maintaining customer relationships

Customer service

Proactive sales approach

Using CRM systems

Education

Full and current UK driving licence

DBS check

Job description

Sales Manager - B2B

Company: Designer Contracts

Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5AP

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Designer Contracts is the UK's largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset, and our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed. Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our friendly team based in Preston.

Do you have:

• A proven experience in acquiring and developing new business
• The ability to maintain a positive relationship with customers
• A commitment to providing exceptional customer service

If so then we would like to hear from you!

This role has an absolute focus on sales to maximise business. The ideal candidate will be able to bring in new customers and grow existing ones across a number of market sectors including new build, rental properties, social housing, health care, care homes, education, hospitality and leisure, housing associations, commercial office and local authorities.

We are looking for a confident, proactive individual who is self‑motivated and forward thinking in their approach to maximise sales and profit.

Other key areas of responsibilities include:

• Responding to and following up all sales enquiries
• Participating in planning, pricing and quotations
• Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction

Key Requirements

• A full and current UK driving licence
• A DBS check upon a successful application
• Will be required to gain a current CSCS card and undertake Asbestos Awareness training
• Experience of using a CRM system
• Experience of the flooring industry or the new build sector is advantageous but not essential

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
• Company car - Audi
• Competitive Bonus
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
• Additional days leave for long service
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
• Life Insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• All inclusive and paid for team building days out
• A generous employee discount

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer