Location: Shropshire (Hybrid - office based one day per week)
What can this role offer me?
The opportunity to work in a well established and successful business, and to be the driving force behind the sales performance and growth of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic individual to really make their mark. Backed by an experienced and dedicated board, and supported by a high performing inside sales team, you will have the opportunity to grow with the business and reap the rewards of a job well done.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity, with fantastic long term career progression opportunities, as well as a competitive package.
Our Client
A successful and ambitious business, supplying products globally and specialising in the manufacture and supply of high quality and specialist fastenings, cold forged components and precision CNC turned products into a variety of markets including Automotive, Energy, Rail, Oil and Gas as well as general industrial applications. They have a number of new opportunities to make a real step change in the growth of the business and are looking to bring in a high quality and driven individual to lead the sales function of the business and help to drive the growth over the coming years.
Their philosophy is to provide best in class customer service with the manufacture and supply of high quality engineered solutions.
The Role
Are you a tenacious and driven Sales Manager who can build strong relationships with new and existing customers? Are you a team player who wants an opportunity to grow with the business, whilst mentoring, inspiring and developing the existing internal sales team and shaping a high performing sales unit?
The Sales Manager / Director Designate will play a pivotal role in the Company’s growth by working with the board to lead all sales for the business. This person will build trusted relationships with new and existing customers to secure initial and ongoing sales whilst also providing excellent customer service.
The Sales Manager / Director Designate will report directly to the board and will work closely with all members of the team to ensure each stage of the Customer journey runs smoothly and efficiently.
This role is a blend of Business Development, Key Account Management, and Sales Management, providing a nice and rounded blend of all the key aspects of a sales role.
The individual is expected to represent and enhance the brand at all times. The role requires someone who will take the initiative and provide insights and ideas to contribute to business growth and the successful marketing and sales of products.
Ideal Background
Previous and demonstrable successful experience in a Sales Management role within a relevant sector / environment