Job Title: Sales Manager (North West UK based)

Location: Bredbury, Manchester with travel UK/internationally

Salary: Circa £50k per annum + Car + Commission Structure

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 38 Hours Per Week

About us:

Heat Trace is a UK manufacturer and a global pioneer in self-regulating and constant wattage process heating cables. With a strong R&D pipeline and an established global partner programme we are looking to significantly grow our market share over the coming period. Having become a strategic addition to the Swedish Nibe Industrier group of companies in recent years this is a great opportunity to join our business as we look to grow our customer base/markets in both commercial and technical areas.

About the role:

This is an exciting sales role initially based at our offices in Southside, Bredbury, we are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to support us in developing our sales base both across the UK and Internationally to increase our market share in a niche market sector of process heating. We predict that approximately 60% of working time will be spent out of the office meeting with customers (current and new).

This role would work alongside our current sales/business development/product managers to give a wider understanding of commercial sales in business to business but also business to customer bases.

Responsibilities:

Developing and implementing strategic sales plans to expand customer base
Achieving growth and hitting agreed sales targets
Establishing productive and professional relationships with key stakeholders
Building and promoting long lasting customer relationships
Developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies and programmes to capture key demographics
Provide daily reports of field sales success
Achieve target margin levelsAbout you:

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrable track record in strategic sales development
Commercial Sales Experience
Clear approach to Sales Planning (new and existing markets)
Experienced in industrial distribution relationship management
Proven in customer relationship management
Primarily B2B experience but some B2C useful
Strong relationship building skills (external and internal stakeholders)
Professional approach; great attention to detail, thorough in all aspects of work
Experience in gaining benefit from best practice use of CRM
Committed to continuous development
The ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
Availability for both UK and International travel
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively
A full clean driving licenceDesirable Criteria:

Experience in the sale of trace heating or industrial process heating related products and solutions
An engineering background
Marketing skillsWhat we can offer you:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Cash Healthcare Plan/Perks
Fast career progression based on performancePlease Note:

No agencies.

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