Sales Manager (Manufacturing)

• Location: Halton, Cheshire
• Salary: Up to £45,000 plus annual bonus 9%
• Benefits: Company car / car allowance, access to discounts on shops & travel, employee assistance programme and a share save scheme.
• ASAP start available

Adaptable Recruitment are currently supporting a well-established business within the manufacturing sector who are looking to appoint a Sales Manager to their team. We welcome applications from experienced sales managers or effective junior sales candidates looking to take the next step.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales management and business development, who is willing to lead on strategy, has managed small teams and can demonstrate successful implementation and results.

What you will be doing:

• Managing and growing key client accounts
• Leading a small commercial team and supporting them with sales strategy
• Driving new business and identifying growth opportunities
• Leading, developing and managing a sales team
• Leading on commercial strategy and implementation
• Setting, implementing and monitoring commercial strategy and KPIs
• Taking ownership of performance, with some responsibility for P&L
• Building strong client relationships and delivering a high level of customer service
• Supporting forecasting, contract negotiations and market analysis
• Analysing performance data and reporting on sales activity
  

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in account management and business development
• Experience managing a team and leading on commercial strategy
• Demonstrable success in strategy implementation and delivering results
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Confident communicator with a results-driven approach
• Background in a construction, engineering or industrial sector is advantageous
  

What is on offer:

• Bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional benefits and wellbeing support
• Pension
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Share incentives
• Electric car charging on site