Are you an ambitious and self-driven Sales Professional with a passion for building strong customer relationships and a previous track record for delivering results?

Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Northern Field Sales Manager to cover the North West of England & Scotland, on behalf our client who are a market-leading reputable textiles wholesaler based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

* Salary: In the region of £45,000 dependent on experience

* Benefits: Company car and fuel expenses covered, as well as an annual performance-based bonus

The Northern Field Sales Manager will be on the road three days per week, and will work from home 2 days. It will be a role where you'll have a lot of autonomy to manage your own diary and workload.

Key responsibilities include:

* On days when out on the road, completing 6 to 7 visits per day. Meet with existing customers, strengthening relationships and understanding their needs to maximise sales.

* Customer data analysis - identifying spending trends and opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell the product range.

* Lead generation - proactively seeking out new business opportunities within your territory and following up on leads provided by the customer service team.

* Account management - ensuring customer satisfaction and that solid working relationships are maintained.

* Client engagement - reengaging with lapsed clients, rekindling relationships and introducing latest offerings.

* Administration - ensuring all administrative tasks and customer follow-ups ae completed in a timely manner.

The required traits, skills, and background

* To be considered for this role it is essential that you have a minimum of 18 months experience within a similar field based role

* Experience working within the textiles industry would be advantageous but is not essential

* Experience in selling physical products rather than a service is preferred, but not essential.

* Commercial acumen: Ability to analyse customer data and spot opportunities for growth.

* Proactive and positive attitude: You're a go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

* Highly organised: You can manage a busy schedule of client meetings, admin tasks, and follow-ups.

Please note that MPeople recruitment cannot always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept this as not been successful. Mpeople wish you all the best in your job search