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Sales Manager

Pertemps Crawley Perms 304
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Horsham, West Sussex RH13 0NE, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Internal Sales Manager position is located in Horsham and offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with commission and annual reviews.
  • The role requires a dynamic leader with proven experience in an SME setting, specifically in engineering or manufacturing, and at least 5 years of experience in sales management.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a team of Sales Account Managers, implementing strategic sales initiatives, and driving business growth through lead generation and account management.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a proactive approach to improving processes, and the ability to motivate their team while managing the full sales cycle.
  • This opportunity is perfect for a commercially astute individual looking to make a significant impact in a growing business.
Internal Sales ManagerLocation: HorshamSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE + Commission (breakdown available) + Annual ReviewsHours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.15pm (45 min lunch), Friday 8.30am - 1pm (Flexible start & finish times available)Benefits: 24 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown), Pension, Death in Service, Parking (depending on location)Our client, a well-established and respected manufacturer known for its first-class customer service, is seeking a proactive and forward-thinking Sales Manager to join their team in Horsham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the next stage of their growth journey.The Role:As Sales Manager, you will lead and develop the sales team, currently consisting of 4 x Sales Account Managers, to drive business growth. You will implement strategic sales initiatives, identify new business opportunities, and enhance existing relationships. A key part of this role is spearheading the department's expansion through proactive lead generation and re-engaging lapsed and smaller accounts.Key responsibilities include:
  • Strategic Sales Growth: Developing and executing a sales strategy, setting KPIs, and holding the team accountable for performance improvements.
  • Lead Generation & Business Development: Identifying new business opportunities and maximising the potential of lapsed/smaller accounts.
  • Team Leadership: Providing hands-on leadership, mentoring, and support to drive individual and team success.
  • Marketing & Exhibitions: Identifying marketing opportunities to support sales growth, sourcing, and attending relevant trade shows and exhibitions.
  • Sales Cycle Management: Understanding the sales cycle of existing accounts and supporting with costing, quoting, and project management.
  • CRM & Communication: Ensuring accurate logging of activities on CRM and facilitating seamless communication between internal departments.
  • Senior Management Support: Participating in regular Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings and contributing to overall business strategy.
The Ideal Candidate:
  • To be successful in this role, you must be a dynamic and strategic leader who thrives on business growth.
  • Proven experience in an SME setting with a 'lead from the front' leadership style.
  • A background in engineering or manufacturing is essential, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and identify client needs.
  • "Experience managing the full sales cycle for a range of projects across both SME and key accounts.
  • A proactive approach to streamlining processes and improving time efficiency within the team.
  • The ability to drive team motivation while being hands-on in achieving business objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Sales Manager to join a growing business and truly make an impact. If you are looking for a role where you can implement strategy, lead a team, and be hands-on in business growth, this is the opportunity for you!

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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.

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