Sales Manager

Sales Manager | remote/field-based | £45k + bonus + car | €330m turnover business

We are looking for an External Sales Manager to join a prestigious company with a 50-year history and a turnover of €320m, who supply technical textiles into manufacturers and designers. This role is ideal for an experienced salesperson who is comfortable driving customer growth nationally in a highly autonomous role.

Salary: £45k base salary + 10 to 15% annual bonus + company vehicle or car allowance.

Location: National role, 3 days on the road and 2 days at home or in the office (Leicester).

Duration: Permanent.

Day to day of the role:

• Responsible for the development of sales within your industry across the UK and Ireland.
• Support the customer base with pricing information, product offers, training, technical support and any other needs.
• Identify correct decision makers within target customers.
• Working alongside the office team whilst also working independently.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Arrange and conduct client visits to drive business growth.
• Understand the technical details of our product range to effectively communicate benefits to clients.
• Handle inbound enquiries with a customer-centric approach, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Annual performance-based bonus (10 to 15%).
• Sell a high-quality product range with the support of an established business.
• Leverage growth through a large existing customer base.
• Experienced and stable UK team to support you and learn from.
• Enjoy an autonomous role with freedom and no KPIs.
• Your choice between a company vehicle or car allowance.
• No out-of-pocket fuel expenses.
• Remote/field-based working available.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experienced external new business hunter and relationship builder with a track record in delivering growth via new client wins and developing existing/past clients.
• Confident in working independently and showing natural leadership skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic mindset.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to learn the technical details of a product range.  
• Experience within the textiles, solar protection, modular building, temporary structure, tarpaulin, or marquee markets (ideal, but not essential).