Position: UK Sales Manager
Location: Kent - On site 5 days per week.
Reports to: Managing Director

The Company:

Join a fast-growing company based in Kent with an established US office. They operate in a highly technical field, offering the opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing global industries, collaborating with some of the biggest and most cutting-edge technology and aerospace companies in the world. Their goal is to increase turnover and profitability through guiding the sales team with effective and efficient practices, and working within the team on existing and new business to meet and exceed sales targets.

Objectives of the Role:

* Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth, optimizing current and improved operating capabilities.

* Assess and implement improved processes, including innovative technologies, collaborating with team members and implementing improvements.

* Enforce compliance with up-to-date legislation and take action when necessary.

* Collaborate with key management to compile budgets/targets and employ cost-efficient strategies.

* Drive business growth through new business and existing customer account management. Liaise with customers on their current and future requirements to ensure maximum potential growth.

* Oversee and analyze internal sales, identifying areas for improvement.

* Develop actionable sales strategies and plans aligned with short-term and long-term objectives.

* Monitor operational performance and establish corrective measures as needed.

* Report on current and forecasted sales and marketing KPIs/Budgets.

* Provide technical knowledge and professional advice to customers and sales team members.

* Increase customer spend through existing business and new business growth.

* Manage and enable all team members to exceed targets.

* Recruit, manage, train, and develop members of the sales team, ensuring clear objectives and goals are met. Support the leadership of the Directors and work in partnership to bring the best leadership forward.

* Ensure effective recruitment, ongoing development, performance management, and staff retention.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

* Oversee and analyze internal sales, identifying areas for improvement.

* Ensure all targets are met or exceeded.

* Develop actionable sales strategies and plans aligned with business objectives.

* Monitor operational performance and establish corrective measures as needed.

* Report on sales and marketing KPIs/Budgets.

* Empower the team with the leadership and resources required to succeed.

* Represent the company professionally and positively.

* Measure and report on operational performance, developing plans to improve KPIs.

* Provide technical knowledge and professional advice to customers and sales team members.

* Increase customer spend through business growth.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

Sales experience and/or customer service experience within a technical industry.

Excellent IT skills (including PowerPoint).

Passionate about Science and Technology.

Good communication skills.

Good organizational skills.

Desirable:

Proven record of success in sales.

Previous experience within the field.

Knowledge of SAP (Training will be provided).

If you are passionate about driving sales in a technical industry and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, they invite you to apply for the UK Sales Manager position. Join them and be a part of their journey to shape the future of technology and aerospace industries.

To apply, please send your CV