Inside Sales Manager

Proactive Personnel are currently searching for an Inside Sales Manager for an international manufacturing company at their Manchester site. Our client is one of the largest manufacturers of flavourings and colourings for the Food industry.

The Inside Sales Manager is an exciting sales position focused on revenue growth with the clients small to mid-size customers and prospects. The manager in this role contributes significantly to the overall regional targets through focused market research, social media sources and agreed target prospects with the Sales Team Manager. Additionally, the position is ideally situated for training and developing to grow within our organization, working closely with our other Sales Managers to achieve the client’s objectives. The ideal candidate will be a team player supporting and working in unison with the other Sales Managers.

Main responsibilities:

• Plan and prioritize sales targets and customer contacts to achieve the budgeted annual sales revenue and gross margin target.
• Develop and agree annual sales budget to achieve the business development objectives
• Work with customer service to deliver exceptional service for small to mid-size customers.
• Collaborate with other functional groups on business development projects predominantly with the Science and Innovation department.
• Develop tailored campaigns for the client’s pillars and key industry targets.
• Ensure collection of open invoices for small to mid-size customers.
• Track and update customer data in appropriate databases (Salesforce)
• Monitor market and competitive activities - communicate relevant information.
• Attend technical training and selected industry events to develop knowledge of natural colours, food industry and sales function and to represent the company.

Requirements for the Inside Sales Manager position:

• BS or BA degree (desirable)
• 1 to 2 years previous sales/technical food experience
• Proven ability to negotiate with customers in a professional manner
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated overall business understanding and capabilities
• Comfort with utilizing technology tools such as databases and Microsoft Office to enable more effective business results
• Ability to listen, perform needs analysis and turn problems into action.
• Natural Colours background would be advantageous

This role will include travel to customers/trade shows/market research so driving licence is desirable

Benefits:

Negotiable salary dependant on experience (£35,000-£45,000) plus on target earnings bonus.

34 days holiday including bank holidays (26+8)

Private medical care

Pension up to 6%,

Life assurance,

Income protection

Company events

Plus many more great benefits

39 hours per week, flexible working

If you are interested in this role please apply or call Antony on at Proactive Personnel Manchester