Sales Office Manager

Bowmay Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based garment manufacturer is seeking a team leader to manage their internal sales function. This new role allows you to shape the department and boost performance while enjoying a supportive work culture. The ideal candidate has experience in managing sales teams and knowledge in garments, workwear, or PPE. A competitive salary of GBP35-40k plus bonuses is offered along with strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Achievable bonus

Supportive work culture

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience managing an internal sales or customer service team.
• Expert knowledge in clothing, workwear, PPE, or embroidery.
• Ability to improve systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of internal sales coordinators.
• Ensure smooth processing of customer orders.
• Re-engage with lapsed clients and upsell.
• Set clear KPIs and coach the team.
• Collaborate with production and design teams.
• Monitor market trends.

Skills

Team leadership

Industry knowledge of garments and apparel

Mentoring and coaching

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Are you a confident, experienced team leader who knows your way around manufactured garments and apparel?

Do you want a long-term role where you can grow a team, shape a department and boost business performance?

We re recruiting exclusively for a Manchester-based garment manufacturer that s going from strength to strength. They re looking for someone to take the reins of their internal sales function - bringing energy, fresh ideas and leadership.

This is a brand-new role, so you ll have space to make it your own and the backing of a business that genuinely respects and invests in its people.

What you’ll get

• GBP35-40k basic + achievable bonus
• Supportive, friendly culture - people stick around here
• Established customer base across the UK and internationally
• Long-term career prospects, with real investment in development

About you

• Have experience managing an internal sales or customer service team
• Expert industry knowledge when it comes to clothing, garments, apparel, workwear, PPE, embroidery or print
• Enjoy leading, mentoring and helping your team succeed
• You ll be Greater Manchester-based and happy working on-site, 5 days a week
• You can easily spot ways to improve systems and processes - always thinking about how to work smarter
• You re confident, people-focused and commercially switched-on

About the role

• Leading a small, close-knit team of internal sales coordinators
• Making sure customer orders are processed smoothly and efficiently
• Re-engage with lapsed clients and work with the team to upsell and unlock new sales opportunities
• Setting clear KPIs and coaching the team to hit targets a one team mindset
• Working closely with production, design, and external sales
• Keeping an eye on the market and staying ahead of trends

About the company

• They re well-established, values-driven, and proud of their staff retention
• You ll join a team that cares about its people, its customers and doing things the right way