Sales Manager About the Role We are looking for a high-performing, results-driven Sales Manager to lead and develop our Internal Sales Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to drive business growth, strengthen customer relationships and ensure the company remains competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, maximising the performance of the sales team, and delivering sustainable growth in line with company objectives. Working closely with senior management, you will monitor performance, identify new business opportunities and ensure sales targets are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities * Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base, increase revenue and strengthen the company’s market presence. * Team Leadership: Lead, manage and develop the Internal Sales Team, ensuring sales objectives and targets are achieved. * Performance Management: Set clear objectives, monitor performance and provide regular coaching, feedback and support to drive individual and team success. * Recruitment and Development: Recruit, select, motivate and develop team members, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing sales culture. * Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships by understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions. * Key Account Management: Monitor key account performance, investigate underperformance and implement strategies to improve sales and customer retention. * Market Awareness: Identify emerging markets, market trends and shifts in customer demand, maintaining a strong understanding of new products and competitor activity. * Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation, providing clear sales updates and recommendations to senior management. * Sales Process Management: Oversee the sales process from planning through to execution, ensuring activities align with business objectives. * Employee Relations: Manage team conduct and disciplinary matters, including formal disciplinary action up to and including written warnings, in line with company policies and procedures. About You We are looking for an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of achieving targets, developing customer relationships and leading a successful sales team. You will be commercially minded, proactive and confident in making decisions that drive business performance. You will also have the leadership skills to motivate others, manage performance and build a culture focused on continuous improvement. Essential Skills and Experience * Proven experience in a Sales Manager role, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets. * Demonstrable success in developing and delivering sales strategies that achieve business objectives. * Experience leading, coaching and managing a sales team, including setting objectives and monitoring performance. * Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels. * Strong customer relationship management skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction, retention and account growth. * Proven ability to identify sales opportunities, address underperformance and drive continuous improvement. * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Strong commercial awareness, business acumen and industry knowledge. * Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills. * A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach. The Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to business growth, develop a talented internal sales team and help shape the company’s future sales performance. If you are an ambitious Sales Manager who thrives on achieving targets, building strong customer relationships and developing people, we would love to hear from you
Sales Manager in Batley employer: Comton Group
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our established manufacturing business in West Bromwich, where we prioritise employee growth and development. As a Graduate Sales Coordinator, you'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for career progression. With a competitive salary and the flexibility of working from home after probation, this role is perfect for ambitious graduates eager to make a meaningful impact in a thriving industry.
