Overview
In this Sales Manager role, you will lead a multi-skilled sales team across the North & Midlands to drive regional growth and profitability. You’ll work hands-on with the team, engaging key customers and shaping the regional strategy to win major opportunities. You’ll coach, develop talent, and build strong customer relationships while championing KONE’s digital and value-added solutions. This leadership position blends strategy with frontline selling to deliver measurable commercial impact.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Bonus
- Car/Car allowance
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing sales team with accountability culture
- Drive regional sales targets for orders, revenue, profitability, and market share
- Support key customer meetings and negotiations; maintain strong customer presence
- Coach individuals regularly and develop succession plans for future leadership
- Lead regional business development, account planning, and pipeline management
- Ensure CRM discipline, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making
- Promote and sell KONE's digital and value-added solutions
- Maintain visibility across the sales funnel and support critical opportunities when required
Key requirements
- Proven success in leading and developing high-performing sales teams
- Hands-on management style with frontline leadership
- Track record of achieving/exceeding sales, revenue, and profitability targets
- Excellent coaching, people development, and stakeholder management
- Strong customer-facing presence and ability to influence at all levels
- Experience managing sales pipelines, forecasting, and CRM systems
- Commercially astute with negotiation and pricing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to operate in a matrix organisation
- coaching and people development
- stakeholder management
- communication
- CRM systems
- sales forecasting
- pipeline management
Sales Manager - New Building Solutions in Warrington employer: KONE
KONE is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a competitive salary alongside generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and a commitment to sustainability. Our innovative and collaborative work culture fosters trust and respect among colleagues, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued and recognised. With endless support from experienced leaders and opportunities for professional development, KONE is dedicated to helping you achieve your career aspirations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the vibrant city of London.
