FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established international engineering and manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Sales Manager.
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term position based in Rustington, West Sussex, with hybrid working available following probation.
Salary
Fully negotiable depending on experience + additional benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional to lead and support a small internal sales team, taking responsibility for sales performance, customer service, order management and the continued development of commercial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the Internal Sales Team, setting clear objectives and managing performance.
- Manage team workloads and provide regular feedback, coaching and guidance.
- Support the Managing Director with the development and delivery of sales strategy.
- Drive achievement of sales targets and monitor overall commercial performance.
- Take accountability for costs, profitability and margins.
- Analyse sales data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Strengthen communication between internal and external sales teams.
- Oversee quotations, customer orders, sales administration and order processing.
- Monitor sales pipeline, quotations and monthly revenue performance.
- Manage purchasing from third-party suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Oversee spare parts sales, including online sales activity.
- Maintain pricing information, customer records and relevant sales documentation.
- Support import and export activity, ensuring relevant procedures are followed.
- Use customer feedback to improve service, engagement and the wider sales process.
- Support marketing activity including digital campaigns and promotional initiatives.
- Promote a positive, collaborative and customer-focused culture across the team.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Sales Team Leader, Internal Sales Manager, Sales Supervisor or similar.
- Proven experience leading and developing a small sales team.
- Strong understanding of sales performance, margins and commercial results.
- Confident coaching and motivating sales professionals.
- Excellent communication, questioning, negotiation and objection-handling skills.
- Strong customer relationship and account management ability.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Commercially aware with a proactive, customer-focused approach.
- Experience within an industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
- SAP experience would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of HVAC, air handling, air conditioning or related technical products would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Fully negotiable salary depending on experience.
- Hybrid working following probation.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical / health benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Health & wellbeing programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee discounts.
- Company events.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to lead an established internal sales function within an international business.
Please apply.
Sales Manager in Littlehampton employer: FindCore Careers
FindCore is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Field Technicians in Watford. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company provides regular overtime opportunities and the use of advanced technology in structural investigations. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and safety, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the construction and engineering sectors.
