Sales Office Manager

New Appointments Group; Ham Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Sales Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of a sales office. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing key customer accounts, and collaborating with other departments to drive excellence in customer service. The ideal candidate has over a year of management experience in the building materials or manufacturing sector, alongside strong problem-solving and IT skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Sales Office Management or Supervisory role.
• Proven background in building materials or manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales office team to achieve high performance.
• Act as key point of contact for important customer accounts.
• Oversee customer enquiries, orders, and issues.

Skills

Customer focused approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Team management

IT proficiency (CRM, Microsoft Office, ERP)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

ERP platforms

Job description

Overview

Sales Office Manager
Full-time, Permanent
Based in Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm (35 hour week, with 1 hour lunch)
Location: Fully office based

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Office Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy sales office. This is a pivotal role, ensuring smooth processes, excellent customer service, and strong alignment with wider business goals. You will provide vital support to the Head of Sales, oversee the internal sales team, and work closely with external sales to deliver a first-class customer experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys motivating and developing a team, and has a strong background in customer service and order processing within the building materials or manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate the sales office team to achieve high performance and engagement.
• Act as the key point of contact for important customer accounts, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Oversee customer enquiries, orders, and issues to ensure they are resolved quickly and professionally.
• Monitor and improve response times to customer queries and orders.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
• Analyse processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and distribute sales reports, KPIs, and data analysis as required.
• Manage staffing levels, conduct regular reviews, delegate tasks, and organise team training.
• Ensure CRM and ERP systems are updated accurately and regularly.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Sales Office Management or Supervisory role.
• Proven background in the building materials or manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Customer focused approach with strong problem solving skills.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Confident IT user with experience in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and ERP platforms.
• Able to work at pace and meet tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to take ownership of a growing sales office, driving both performance and customer satisfaction.

How to Apply

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