Sales Manager (Magnet Expert)

Ellis Mather Group; Tuxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnet Expert, along with FIRST4MAGNETS, is actively seeking a Sales Manager to drive commercial performance in a technical, industrial and e-commerce context. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, direct engagement with high-value enquiries and a proactive approach to both inbound and outbound sales.

You will lead an established team, shape sales strategy and work closely with marketing, operations and product teams to deliver results and grow the business in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales in a technical, industrial or e-commerce environment.
• Confident selling solutions, not just products.
• Enjoys being on the phone and involved in deals personally.
• Can balance personal sales performance with team leadership.
• Organised, commercially minded and comfortable being accountable for results.
• Experience with magnets, separation systems or industrial equipment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily sales performance and lead inbound sales team.
• Personally active in high-value and technical enquiries.
• Develop and execute sales and commercial strategy.
• Lead and develop a team of inbound sales executives.
• Coordinate with marketing, operations and product teams.
• Build momentum through inbound and proactive outbound activity.

Skills

Sales leadership

Industrial sales

Consultative selling

Phone-based selling

Team development

Job description

Magnet Expert is a specialist technical and e-commerce business supplying magnetic solutions to industry, manufacturing, education and trade customers across the UK and beyond. Our e-commerce arm, FIRST4MAGNETS, is one of the UK’s most established magnet retailers, while Magnet Expert supports customers with more technical, consultative solutions.

We’re now looking for aSales Manager to lead commercial performance across Magnet Expert and FIRST4MAGNETS.

This is not a purely managerial role. We’re looking for someone who leads from the front, commercially sharp, confident on the phone, and comfortable converting technical enquiries into real business.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for driving sales performance day to day, while leading and developing an established inbound sales team.

A core part of the role is being personally active in sales:

• Handling and converting high-value and technical enquiries
• Proactively driving ferrous contamination removal and separation solutions
• Supporting customers through consultative, problem-solving sales conversations

Alongside this, you’ll:

• Develop and execute sales and commercial strategy
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of inbound sales executives
• Set the tone for pace, professionalism and commercial urgency
• Ensure enquiries, quotes and opportunities are followed through properly
• Work closely with marketing, operations and product teams to align activity
• Build momentum through both inbound demand and proactive outbound activity

What we’re looking for

You’ll likely be someone who:-

• Has experience leading sales in a technical, industrial or e-commerce environment
• Is confident selling solutions, not just products
• Enjoys being on the phone and involved in deals personally
• Can balance personal sales performance with team leadership
• Is organised, commercially minded and comfortable being accountable for results

Experience with magnets, separation systems or industrial equipment is helpful, but not essential, commercial capability and attitude matter most.