National Sales Manager - Professional Print

This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional individual to join a market leading organisation in a senior sales management role. The National Professional Print Sales Manager is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the company’s professional print solutions across all regions. This leadership role oversees the national sales strategy, manages a high-performing sales team, and builds long-term relationships with key clients. The position ensures the achievement of ambitious sales targets, maximizes market share, and upholds the company’s reputation as a leading provider of advanced print technologies and services.

The role includes developing and implementing effective sales strategies, analyzing market trends, and identifying opportunities for business expansion. The role is accountable for recruiting, training, and mentoring sales staff; managing budgets; and overseeing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and closure. The manager collaborates closely with marketing, product development, and customer service teams to ensure brand consistency and client satisfaction. Success in this position is measured by the ability to achieve sales targets, expand the customer base, and maintain strong, productive relationships with large-scale print clients and industry partners. This senior role suits an experienced results-driven sales leader with proven experience managing sales teams and a strong track record of delivering business growth, ideally in the printing industry.

What we give

• Support and encouragement to grow, from people who share your ambition.
• Investment in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role.
• Leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
• A clear vision to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
• A strong commitment to sustainability, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contributions.
• Resources and support available for continuous learning.
• A minimum of 25 days holiday per year, holiday purchase, and a flexible working policy.
• A diverse and empowered workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Free private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK, and discounted rates to Nuffield Health Gym.
• Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.
• Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans, and charity volunteer days.

What we ask

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with clients, leading teams, and presenting proposals.
• Strong sales acumen, including the ability to sell complex solutions and consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
• Proven team leadership and management skills, with experience of motivating, training and leveraging team strengths.
• Advanced negotiation and persuasion abilities to secure contracts and build long-term client relationships.
• Knowledge of the print industry, production print solutions, print processes, and technology trends would be an advantage.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales reporting tools for tracking leads, opportunities, and performance metrics.
• Analytical skills to interpret market data, identify new business opportunities, and develop sales strategies accordingly.
• Customer service orientation, with a focus on maintaining high client satisfaction and retention.