Sales Manager - Tilbury

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Pension contribution

GRS Academy & Personal development

EAP with 24/7 GP service

Job summary

GRS is looking for a driven sales professional to grow and service its Tilbury-based business. The role focuses on winning new work, developing relationships with customers, hauliers and suppliers, and achieving maximum orders in volume and profit.

You will lead the regional commercial team, work with directors to set budgets, and ensure HR/HSE compliance while delivering a dynamic, energetic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience managing internal and external sales staff.
• External sales/field sales experience is desirable.
• Broad knowledge of aggregates and waste removal is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Grow and service the business; win new work and develop market opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers, hauliers and suppliers to maximise orders and profitability.
• Lead and develop the regional commercial team, driving budgets and performance.
• Recruit, induct and retain top grs talent and ensure HR/HSE compliance.

Skills

Driving license

Sales management

Field sales

Industry knowledge

Job description

Location: On site / Tilbury RM18 7JT, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Sales | Business Development
Salary: Competitive salary

We are looking for a self-motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team in Tilbury. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude, an ability to learn from any losses and celebrate every win. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT US

GRS is the country's number one trader of primary, recycled and secondary aggregates in the construction industry. We are unique in that we're able to source and supply materials nationwide, making use of road, rail, river and marine to get materials to wherever they're needed. We are proud to be a leader in low-carbon secondary aggregates sustainably produced and sustainably delivered!

At GRS, we do things differently.

We’rea pioneering team,shaping the future of sustainable growthin theconstruction materials supply chain.We bring solutions that otherscan’tsee. Working heremeans being trusted totake action,beinggiven the freedom to make decisionsand beingsupported byadynamic, experiencedteam,whichvaluesrelationships and integrity. Wedothings the right way - even when it’s tough-and we invest in people whostriveto createrealopportunities. Ifyou’rebold, honest,and ready to lead change,you’llfeel right at home.

THE ROLE

To grow and service your business; win new work, find opportunities in the market and develop relationships with your customers, hauliers and suppliers to achieve maximum orders in both volume and profit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an important role within GRS, with primary responsibility to:

• Situation solving, be proactive and capable of understanding issues and resolving.
• Thrive in challenging situations and enjoy working within deadlines.
• Responsibility for the gross trading margin performance of the region.
• To work with the director to set the budgets for the year.
• Managing and leading the commercial team within the region, driving and exceeding budgets with a Can-do attitude.
• Developing and creating an energetic trading environment for the team to grow and progress with 1to1 plans for all.
• Working with the internal business partners across all aspects of the business, HSEQ, HR, People, Finance, Shared Services.
• Delivering a supplier Strategy alongside the Director.
• Recruiting/inducting and retaining the next grs talent.
• Admin responsibilities for all aspects of the business from Supplier quotes being correct, Data entered into systems and Purchase orders.
• Ensuring that there are fun activities delivered and entertaining our team, customers and suppliers outside working hours.
• Responsibility for compliance and discharging legal duties with regards to HR and Health & Safety to promote a safe, equitable and legally compliant workplace.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Must have a full UK Driving License (Essential).
• Experience managing internal and external sales staff (Essential).
• External Sales / Field Sales Experience (Desirable).
• Broad product range knowledge – Aggregates and Waste Removal (Desirable).
• This will suit a people person, someone who is dedicated to serve to lead mantra making sure that your team and your business have all the tools to perform to the highest level.
• All of our GRS Values apply for this role Caring, Can Do, Inspiring, Developing and Excelling.

PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO

GRS is a fast-paced, dynamic business with plenty of opportunities to fulfil your potential and achieve success. Most of our directors and senior managers started in junior roles and have worked their way up over the years. GRS is a great place to work and develop a career. Here are just a few of the advantages:

• 23 days holiday + 8 statutory days with a Christmas shut down
• Supportive and fun team environment
• Statutory pension contribution
• GRS Academy & Personal development – development is in your hands
• EAP with a 24-hour 7 day a week GP service