Internal Sales Manager

One of the fastest growing hand tool brands worldwide. A leading manufacturer of the highest quality and most innovative professional hand tools, diamond tools, workwear and safety products for the general construction, masonry and dry wall trades.

The range includes tools for carpentry, bricklaying, plastering & rendering, power tools, electric and petrol machinery.

The role:

Based in the London office 3 days per week and from home 2 days, you will report into the Sales Director and support a team of 3 external sales professionals.

This role would particularly suit someone already working in an internal sales position OR someone who is currently working out in the field but looking for less/no travel.

You must have a background in Merchant Services/DIY Trade in order to be considered. Duties will include:

• Supporting a team of external Business Development Managers by delivering pre - agreed promotional activity and product launches to Independent and National Multiple Merchants
• Establish annual and monthly Sales and GP forecasts for each Rep utilising provided software
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting
• Set up sales automation and CRM systems
• Attend monthly internal global sales call
• Work with the Product Marketing team on new products, market validations and launch plans
• Prepare and execute merchandising plans, working in partnership with the Business Development Managers
• Confidently update forecasting and opportunities
• Prepare for and attend monthly sales meetings
• Analyse sales data such as sales team call rates
• Generally oversee and manage the internal support team

The person:

In order to be considered for the role of Internal Sales Manager, you must possess the following;

• A wealth of sales experience gained from within the UK merchant/DIY industry
• A good network of contacts
• A people orientated approach
• Results driven
• Effective active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong customer and colleague relationship building abilities
• The ability to tailor communication styles to a wide range of diverse audiences
• Able to identify, analyse and develop effective solutions to problems
• Happy to work in a fast - paced, dynamic organisation

The benefits:

The job holder will enjoy a basic salary of £45,000 p.a and a £5,000 annual bonus plus additional company benefits including hybrid working.

Contact: Sophie Simmonds

Reference: SS/88678

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