Sales Manager B2B

Designer Contracts; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flooring contractor in Reading is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join their team. The role focuses on acquiring new business and maintaining customer relationships across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and customer service. A full UK driving license and experience with a CRM system are required. The position offers a competitive salary of £45k to £50k, along with a generous benefits package including health care and a company car.

Benefits

Extensive training programs

Company car

Competitive bonus

32 days holiday

Health care plan

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Team building days

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in acquiring and developing new business.
• Ability to maintain positive customer relationships.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Responding to and following up on sales inquiries.
• Participating in planning pricing and quotations.
• Providing excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Negotiation

Customer Service

Tools

CRM System

Job description

Designer Contracts is the UKs 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.

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 Reading.

Salary Anticipated Earnings 45k to 50k

Type Permanent Full Time

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

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.

The Company

Across the UK we have been installing all types of flooring for many years. We are a progressive customer service focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes:

Curtains & Blinds

Furniture & Lighting

We are a national company with a unique network of 13 regional centres. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.