Sales Team Leader

Are you a motivated Sales Team Leader with a strong background in manufacturing or engineering? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and the drive to exceed sales targets? Join an industry leader with branches across the UK that values its employees, invests in their development, and offers an excellent work-life balance. Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Salary £35,000 -£40,000 dependant on experience plus commission.

The Role:

Based at the Bolton Head Office, you will lead and manage the Central Parts Sales Team, focusing on exceptional customer service and achieving ambitious sales targets. This is a hands-on leadership role, with responsibilities ranging from mentoring your team to building relationships with clients and driving business growth.

Sales Team Leader Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead the Sales Team by setting clear targets and fostering a customer service-focused culture.
• Ensure the team has access to technical and professional sales support.
• Motivate and manage the team to perform at the highest standard, with regular coaching and guidance.
• Provide clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all team members, ensuring accountability and time management.
• Monitor individual and team performance, holding regular meetings to review progress and implement sustained improvements.
• Oversee the training and development of team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Sales and Customer Relations

• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients through desk-based and in-person sales techniques.
• Research and target potential new accounts to grow the company’s customer base.
• Actively promote the company’s products and services through client visits (with a company car provided) and outbound calls to generate new business and secure repeat orders.
• Maintain regular contact with key accounts to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Process and monitor orders via phone, web, and email, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team on campaigns, sales literature, and promotions to drive sales opportunities.

Operations and Strategy

• Provide accurate sales forecasts and contribute to strategic planning with senior management.
• Monitor ERP sales performance and liaise with the operations team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve monthly and annual sales and margin targets.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Sales Team Leader, preferably within a Parts, Engineering, or Manufacturing environment other transferable industries will be considered.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and manage a team to exceed targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers and motivate staff.
• A full, clean UK driving license (essential) for client visits (with a company car provided).
• Analytical skills to monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP system experience is an advantage.
• A proactive, innovative approach with a proven track record of hitting KPIs and delivering results.

What’s On Offer:

• A company car for use when visiting clients.
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays with your birthday off.
• Two wellbeing days annually and one paid day for charity work.
• Bonus structure and regular social events.
• Free fitness coaching, health and wellness workshops.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Apologies but we can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship for this Sales Team Leader position.

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