Commercial Sales Manager
Posted 9 days ago
- Preston, Lancashire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
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:
Business development and customer retention
Telephone, email, digital mailshot, online and in-person contact with customers (B2B)
Identifying new market opportunities and potential areas of business growth
Attending meetings with clients face to face on their premises to promote the company/product range (predominantly North West based but some national)
Inviting clients on site to discuss bespoke/branded products with the Design team
Attending networking events to make new connections and promote the profile of the company/brand
Working with the Marketing team to ensure that the website is fully updated, detailed and user friendly
Working in collaboration with the Marketing Manager to set in place sales strategies
Overseeing a team of 8 x Sales and Marketing staff
Training the team on customer service/sales techniques/commercial awareness to improve customer feedback scores
Suggesting and implementing new processes to increase efficiency and ensure the best customer experience
Responsible for staff development, one-to-ones and monitoring of holidays
Company Benefits:
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pension scheme, private healthcare plan, free parking and profit share bonus scheme.
The role does involve occasional weekend work to attend events and petrol expenses would be paid for client meetings.
The ideal candidate will have a proven Sales background within the manufacturing sector and be a confident, driven team player. They are seeking someone with the ability to boost sales and drive the business forward. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded, ambitious candidate to make their mark and there is an excellent career progression path for the right person.
For further information about this role, please call Leanne/Rhiannon at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion 01942 825285. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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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:
Business development and customer retention
Telephone, email, digital mailshot, online and in-person contact with customers (B2B)
Identifying new market opportunities and potential areas of business growth
Attending meetings with clients face to face on their premises to promote the company/product range (predominantly North West based but some national)
Inviting clients on site to discuss bespoke/branded products with the Design team
Attending networking events to make new connections and promote the profile of the company/brand
Working with the Marketing team to ensure that the website is fully updated, detailed and user friendly
Working in collaboration with the Marketing Manager to set in place sales strategies
Overseeing a team of 8 x Sales and Marketing staff
Training the team on customer service/sales techniques/commercial awareness to improve customer feedback scores
Suggesting and implementing new processes to increase efficiency and ensure the best customer experience
Responsible for staff development, one-to-ones and monitoring of holidays
Company Benefits:
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pension scheme, private healthcare plan, free parking and profit share bonus scheme.
The role does involve occasional weekend work to attend events and petrol expenses would be paid for client meetings.
The ideal candidate will have a proven Sales background within the manufacturing sector and be a confident, driven team player. They are seeking someone with the ability to boost sales and drive the business forward. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded, ambitious candidate to make their mark and there is an excellent career progression path for the right person.
For further information about this role, please call Leanne/Rhiannon at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion 01942 825285. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more!
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