Sales Manager (Manchester)

Sales Manager UK – North

One of the leading Italian porcelain tile manufacturers is actively searching for a Sales Manager based in the Manchester area to oversee sales and growth in the North of the UK.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual with a strong understanding of prospecting and building lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Retail and Distribution

• Implement the company’s commercial strategy.
• Manage existing relationships with resellers, distributors and sub-clients.
• Promote all the company’s brands.
• Conduct sales and promotional activities with resellers, distributors, etc.
• Perform market analysis, approach new clients, and develop new business opportunities.

Specifications and Promotion

• Collaborate with clients targeting major projects in the covered areas.
• Promote the company’s brands within the architectural and design communities.
• Attend tradeshows, events, etc., to increase brand awareness and sales.
• Acquire know-how on the Critical Success Factors in the project and contract sectors.

Business Development

• Open new accounts in areas not currently covered by the Company.
• Develop alternative channels to traditional retail and distribution (e.g. outdoor market)
• Constant detailed mapping of the market to identify areas of growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in sales preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Italian, both written and spoken, is recommended.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Package (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).

Requirements

• The position if fully remote.
• The candidate must be eligible for working in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to travel regularly within the designated market (at least 50% of the time).
• The candidate must be available to travel to the Italian HQ and the UK office in London when needed.
• The candidate is in possession of a valid driving licence.