As Sales Manager you will be working as part of a small and dedicated team based in Banbury. The manufacturing company are global market leaders in their field. The role is full time and permanent offering a salary of up to £45,000. Key to the role is experience from an engineering background with high levels of customer care and a proven track record in sales. This role is all about developing and nurturing relationships with customers across the UK and Ireland with frequent nationwide travel for customer visits.

Key Accountabilities for the Sales Manager:

Establishing solid and effective working relationships with key accounts
Developing key accounts both technically and commercially
Identifying and prioritising new business opportunities with new accounts, qualifying and following up on these opportunities
Establish and communicating new features which will increase sales/opportunities
Producing and presenting proposals
Liaising with European based factories and suppliers daily
Implementing the necessary activities in order to maintain and develop existing customers
Providing professional and personable customer care from start to finish
Meeting and exceeding sales targets
Providing correct technical solutions
Preparing and working to budgets
Managing an effective sales process from applying specifications to proposal submission
Working with colleagues to develop accurate and relevant support materials

Key skills required for the Sales Manager:

A background in engineering
AutoCAD experience would be an advantage
Experience in technical sales within manufacturing or FMCG
Experience in project based technical sales
Proven track record in successful field sales
Client account management experience, growing these accounts
Business development, looking for and reacting to new prospects
Solutions focused customer service
Confident communicator, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and always able to deliver
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong IT skills, Microsoft Office
Meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Professional and proactive approach

What's in it for you?

Salary of up to £45,000
Company car (or car allowance) smart phone and laptop
Generous pension scheme contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company assisted personal healthcare
Professional development with in house and on the job training