Sales Manager in Kettering)

Impact Recruitment Services; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office furniture manufacturer in Kettering is seeking a motivated Sales Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead a sales team and oversee strategy to drive growth. The ideal candidate has proven experience in sales management within the office furniture sector. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus a performance-related bonus, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

9% pension scheme

Increasing holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven sales management experience in the office furniture industry.
• Experience in margin, budgeting, costing, and reporting.
• Confident and capable of leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a sales team of External Sales Representatives.
• Support quoting, estimating, costing, and sales inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.

Skills

Sales management experience

Knowledge of desking and related products

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Job description

Sales Manager - Join a Leading Family-Led Office Furniture Manufacturer

£45,000 (neogiable) + Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager to join a well-established UK office furniture manufacturer. This family-led business is renowned for delivering high-quality seating, desking, storage, acoustic solutions, and reupholstery services, with a strong focus on exceptional customer experience and long-term client relationships.

The Role:

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining strategic sales planning with active involvement in key accounts. You will lead a small, ambitious sales team, support client engagement, and oversee the full sales cycle to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a sales team of External Sales Representatives and Commission Agents.
• Support quoting, estimating, costing, and sales enquiries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Provide technical product expertise to clients and the sales team.
• Oversee margin control, costing, reporting, and overall sales strategy.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven sales management experience in the office furniture industry, with strong knowledge of desking and related products.
• Commercial acumen with experience in margin, budgeting, costing, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Confident, approachable, and capable of leading a small team in a collaborative environment.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Narbutas ordering portal.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £45,000+ performance‑related bonus.
• 9% pension scheme.
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Opportunity to shape sales strategy in a supportive, family‑run business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Sales Manager to make a real impact within a respected, family‑led office furniture manufacturer.

Apply now to explore this exciting role.