Due to the rapid growth of the business, our client is looking for a proven Sales Manager based in the West Sussex area. The ideal candidate with have previous history working in a Manufacturing industry ideally in Pharma, Medical & Hygiene products but any technical background will be strongly considered.
Within this role you will work in a fast paced but friendly environment, where you will find a great support for your career progression. You will utilise your entrepreneurial approach and work independently using your own initiative, whilst being guided and supported by senior colleagues.
About the Role
* Managing existing and new prospects / customers within a specific region / industry / territory, reacting to client inquiries within agreed timeframe and prioritising follow-ups to build relationships.
* Preparing and presenting sales proposals for bespoke / special items, incl. customer specific solutions.
* Analysing and presenting information from market research and customer feedback as insights.
* Contributing to departmental sales plan by identifying gaps and opportunities within a specific region / industry / territory.
* Developing a predictive model to indicate pipeline health, incl. win rates, average deal size, average sales cycle length etc.
* Effectively forecasting sales for area of responsibility.
* Engaging with and being accountable for specific goals & targets.
* Contributing to the cultivation and management of strategic partnerships, incl. agents and distributors.
* Identifying sources for lead generation and partnering with marketing team to align.
External Sales Manager Job Requirements
* Proven experience in technical sales.
* Results driven with a winner mentality.
* A natural ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* The ability to work well under pressure.
* Maintains a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Able to travel up to 20% pa.
External Sales Manager Salary & Benefits
* £45,000 – 55,000 basic salary DOE
* Car / Allowance to be discussed
* Annual performance related bonus
* 8% company pension contribution
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Optional private healthcare plan
* Life assurance
* Company phone & laptop provided
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.