Sales Manager
Brand new opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager based in Manchester.
This role is all about inspiring and leading a successful small team delivering high levels of customer service, sales and proactive sales activities.
The role is full time and permanent offering a competitive salary and commission with the autonomy of running a branch delivering results on sales and profit.
Key Accountabilities for the Sales Manager:
Delivering commercial overall results for the branch to targets and cost control
Driving the business forward initiating sales activities to gain customer contact
Engaging with customers in the field, developing new business opportunities and sales pipeline
Ensuring consistent high standards across the showroom, workshop and warehouse
Developing product knowledge across the team to become specialists
Engaging with customers, finding out their needs providing solutions
Undertaking site surveys, machine demonstrations, presenting proposals
Develop local customer network collaborating with external sales teams
Create marketing plans to develop sales, working with resources available
Overall management of stock
Ensure all transactions are logged and reconciled monthly
Ensure all H&S standards are met
Recruit new team members
Devise training plans for new starters
Conduct 121s, set goals with team members
Lead, mentor and support the team
Key Skills Required for the Sales Manager Role:
Successful face to face selling, possibly within a retail or B2B environment
Commercial approach can think strategically to drive the business forward
Experience in leading and developing a successful team
High levels of customer service
Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
Ability to make presentations to key clients
Strong administration skills and time management
Confident communicator at all levels
Ability to establish and nurture client relationships
High levels of own initiative, energy and drive
Full UK driving licence
What's in it for you?
You will receive a comprehensive induction plan to the company and role with plenty of support.
A competitive salary with excellent commission opportunities, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, progression opportunities, volunteer days, pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, social events, and more!
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.