Commercial Sales Manager Preston Permanent up to £40k (plus profit share bonus scheme)
Forrest Recruitment Ltd are excited to be partnered with a well established, family-run manufacturing business in the Preston area. This is a newly created position within the organisation which will allow the successful candidate to make the role their own and have automony to suggest/implement new ideas. The purpose of the role is to nuture existing relationships, identify/chase up leads and develop new business streams - they are looking for someone tenacious to drive the business forward and increase turnover. Joining their modern Preston office, you will be overseeing the Sales & Marketing team and working closely with the Design team to create new product ranges.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Business development and customer retention
2. Telephone, email, digital mailshot, online and in-person contact with customers (B2B)
3. Identifying new market opportunities and potential areas of business growth
4. Attending meetings with clients face to face on their premises to promote the company/product range (predominantly North West based but some national)
5. Inviting clients on site to discuss bespoke/branded products with the Design team
6. Attending networki...