At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer of bespoke products on the outskirts of Maidstone.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on team development and performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing customer journeys and improving sales processes.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sales leadership and strong technical knowledge in manufacturing or related fields.
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can make a real impact on both people and processes? Our client, a leading manufacturer of bespoke products, is looking to recruit a Sales Manager to join their team on the outskirts of Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader to oversee the internal sales function, ensuring a seamless customer journey from initial enquiry through to production scheduling and order fulfilment.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, internal departments and production teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
- Monitor departmental KPIs, analyse performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes, operational efficiency and customer service standards.
- Lead, motivate and develop the internal sales team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Ensure customer quotations are commercially competitive, accurate and issued within agreed timescales.
- Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to order processing, production scheduling and fulfilment.
- Maintain accurate customer, quotation and order records using ERP and CRM systems.
- Support the team by providing technical and commercial guidance where required.
- Ensure all sales processes are carried out in line with company procedures and ISO quality standards.
- Coach, mentor and develop team members through regular training and performance reviews.
About You
- Proven experience leading and developing a successful sales or commercial support team.
- Previous experience within sales operations, estimating, commercial administration, sales office management or a similar role.
- Strong technical knowledge, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, construction or a related industry.
- Experience using ERP and CRM systems to manage customer and sales information.
- Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive, positive and hands-on management style with a passion for developing people.
Sales Manager employer: KH Recruitment Limited
As a leading children's residential home in Aylesford, Kent, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment that prioritises the well-being of both our staff and the children in our care. With competitive salaries, bonuses, and assistance with relevant qualifications, we offer exceptional growth opportunities for our employees, ensuring they can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professional development, and a strong sense of community.
