UK Sales Manager

Bluetown; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water purification is seeking a UK Sales Manager to drive sales growth and manage operations from their Billingshurst office. This role requires collaboration across teams to enhance customer relationships and brand awareness. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven sales management experience and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Negotiable car allowance

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Opportunities for career growth

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales management role with client acquisition.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales operations and manage key customer accounts.
• Develop and implement regional sales strategies.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Sales management

Communication

Leadership

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Sales strategies

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: UK Sales Manager

Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex

Salary: 40,000 - 55,000pa

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About us:

We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for dedicated and detail oriented Sales Manager to support our UK based team.

Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer.

All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Job Description:

The UK Sales Manager is responsible for driving profitable revenue growth by managing Hydrachem's UK sales and marketing office. This role involves close collaboration with Sales Administrators, the Export Manager, and the Chief Commercial Officer to ensure the achievement of sales targets and the expansion of market share. The manager will oversee a defined portfolio of sales operations and regional strategies, support and develop key customer accounts, and identify new market and customer opportunities. Working alongside internal Sales and Technical teams, the UK Sales Manager will play a key role in enhancing sales performance, customer relationships, and brand awareness of Hydrachem's products.

The role is based out of our Billingshurst office so interested candidates must be within a commutable distance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be expert in, and stay abreast of, the science and technical detail of Company products and packaging options, and its manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate closely and regularly with the Operations and Technical teams, in order to achieve the above.
• Develop and implement detailed regional sales strategies, in line with the overall Company sales strategy, as defined by the Chief Commercial Officer, to achieve Company profit objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare sales forecasts and reports, including in-depth analyses of data and identified trends.
• Become familiar, and stay up to date, with different national and local regulatory directives.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Maintain and expand relationships with pre-existing clients.
• Support and monitor overall customer satisfaction, including managing and assisting to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Training and instructing customers and end users in the use of Company products.
• Collaborate with all teams to align Company Sales and Marketing operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a sales management role, including "cold calling".
• A substantiated record of new client acquisition and retention.
• Experienced in sales requiring product technical expertise.
• Experienced in preparing and delivering sales presentations.
• Have a strong understanding of sales strategies and market dynamics.
• Experienced and proficient in analysing and acting upon market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven team player and collaborator.
• Experience in the water purification, pharmaceutical, hygiene or chemical industry.
• Having worked with, or being qualified in, digital marketing.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel in the UK (and internationally occasionally).
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required.
• Commuting distance of Billingshurst, West Sussex.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Negotiable car allowance.
• Negotiable commission scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave allowance dependent on length of service.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Free onsite parking.

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