Sales Manager

Coventry based (Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in the office)

£80000 base + OTE

Our client

Our client is a proud pioneer in the cleaning & hygiene products market in the U.K. They specialise in the production and distribution of cleaning and hygiene products, particularly non-woven cleaning cloths and impregnated wipes. They are an innovative, forward thinking and trailblazing brand boasting a ISO 9001 certification indicating their dedication to delivering premium quality, premium service and premium order fulfilment times to their customers.

The role

• Our client is looking for a sales leader to hunt for new opportunities to expand its product portfolio and manage their growing sales team.
• As 98% of products are produced internally, expertise in manufacturing is essential.
• A key area of focus is acquiring new accounts. The company seeks someone who can secure new business relationships while managing an established team that does not require daily supervision.
• The role will involve managing B2B relationships, tracking KPIs (with an approximate 70/30 split between management and sales activities), and touching base regularly with the sales team.
• The person taking on this role will have a team to manage, but the team is largely self-sufficient in day-to-day operation.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business
• 10+ years of sales experience
• Strong new business hunting experience
• 3+ years of managing a sales team
• Be able to commute to Coventry office 2-3 days a week
• Essentially from manufacturing background