Response Colchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Overview
A successful and well-established family run supplier of educational supplies and hygiene products to schools across the Southeast is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join their team. You would be responsible for helping the business hit and exceed its growth targets through the successful management and coaching of the sales and customer success teams as well as having your own clients and prospects to proactively contact.
Offering a salary of up to £60,000 with a performance-based bonus, this is an attractive role for a highly organized, structured, and systems-oriented individual with experience in high-volume, consumable industries selling across multiple product categories.
The Role
As Sales Manager, working alongside the Sales Director, you will oversee team performance, implement efficient sales processes, and ensure exceptional customer success management to drive revenue growth and client satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Developing strategic sales plans and exceeding agreed objectives.
2. Overseeing the activities and performance of your sales team.
3. Tracking sales goals and setting individual KPIs.
4. Identifying and facilitating ongoing training for your salespeople.
5. Managing your own portfolio of clients and prospects, focusing on engaging with key stakeholders across Multi-Academy Trusts.
Required Experience
- A proven leader within a fast-paced sales environment with excellent leadership/management skills and a passion for developing your sales team.
- Strong personal sales history, demonstrated ability to win new business and build client relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking aligned with business plan objectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including V Look Up Formulas and Pivot Tables.
- Experienced in working on frameworks, tenders, and contracts.
- A well-organized and structured approach to work.
- Ability to travel as needed for client meetings.
Interested?
If you think you're right for this Sales Manager role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV, and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Wholesale Import and Export and Education
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