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Sales Manager - North

Barclay Meade
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Sales Manager position is based in the North of England and requires travel as needed.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits, and candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in B2B sales.
  • This position involves driving sales across various sectors, including food, industrial, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the sales process, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, with proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Sales Manager - North of England

Location: North of England (with travel as required)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Weighing & Traceability Solutions (Software & Hardware)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

An Exciting Opportunity with a Leading Weighing & Traceability Company

Join one of the UK's largest independent Weighing and Traceability companies as a Sales Manager. We are seeking a motivated and results-driven professional to drive sales across the North of England, working with manufacturers in the food, industrial, logistics, and pharmaceutical sectors.

This is a key role that requires a proactive approach to sales, relationship management, and business development. Some travel to customer sites and other regions will be necessary.

Role Overview:

As Sales Manager, you will be the first point of contact for new and existing customers, managing sales enquiries for a range of software and hardware solutions. An interest in tech, IT systems, and software solutions is essential due to the nature of our products. While a background in software, electronic systems, or engineering is advantageous, it is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry to order placement and equipment commissioning.

Identify new business opportunities and develop existing accounts.

Generate sales within new and existing markets by introducing the clients product range.

Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and product demonstrations to customers.

Work closely with Marketing and Internal Sales to follow up on campaigns and drive engagement.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Technical, Quality, Engineering, Finance, IT, and Production teams.

Conduct customer meetings both face-to-face and online.

Collaborate with Technical and Product Managers to align sales strategies with customer needs.

Support Key Account Management activities where required.

Prime Tasks:

Meet and exceed sales targets in line with company goals.

Achieve personal KPIs and contribute to regional growth.

Develop and execute sales and forecasting plans to expand market presence.

Conduct outbound calls to both existing and prospective customers to drive brand awareness.

Maintain accurate records within the CRM system, ensuring timely updates on sales opportunities.

Process customer requests efficiently, including technical queries, quotes, and service contracts.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in B2B sales.

Experience in selling Capital Equipment, Software, or similar solutions.

Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify business opportunities.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365.

Experience using CRM systems.

Ability to conduct virtual meetings via Teams or Zoom.

A proactive and goal-oriented mindset with a "can-do" approach.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

26 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Company-matched pension scheme

Employee Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

Company Car

Laptop & Mobile Phone

Free Car Parking

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.