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Sales Manager

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Posted 22 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Rye, East Sussex TN316XE, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Sales Manager involves driving sales and growth for a range of bark and compost products across the UK.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in a sales management role, ideally with a background in the horticulture industry.
  • The role includes mentoring a sales team, developing effective sales strategies, and conducting market analysis to identify new opportunities.
  • Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in CRM software are essential for success in this position.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants are expected to have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What Will I Be Doing?

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving the sales and growth of diverse range of bark and compost products across the UK. This role requires a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a strong background in sales and ideally a passion for the horticulture industry.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

  • You will be responsible for mentoring and motivating your team, while implementing strategy and driving sales.
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets for the product range.
  • Conduct thorough market analysis to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Garden Centres, retailers, and distributors across the UK.
  • Lead, motivate, and manage a team of sales representatives to ensure high performance and achievement of sales goals.
  • Promote the product range through various marketing and sales initiatives, including trade shows, events, and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Monitor and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
  • Manage the sales budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the sales team to enhance their skills and knowledge.

What Do I Need?

  • Proven experience in a sales management role.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
  • Proficiency in sales reporting and CRM software.
  • Ideally you will have a passion for gardening and the products offered.

A Bit More About the Client:

Our client supplies all types of aggregates and many other landscaping and construction products. They are the market leader in the supply of bark and woodchip products to the landscape industry throughout the United Kingdom.

What's Next?

For an informal chat, please call me, Rae on or email or send me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you already have and we can sort the rest later!

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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.