At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a team of sales professionals while driving market growth and customer relationships.
- Company: Join a dynamic company focused on materials handling in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, 25 days holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with excellent career stability and growth potential.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a significant regional operation and make a real impact in sales leadership.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in sales management within materials handling or a related B2B sector.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Scotland & Ireland
Company Car + Fuel Card | 25 Days Holiday | Pension | Laptop | iPhone | Competitive Salary
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to take strategic and commercial leadership responsibility across Scotland and Ireland. This is a Sales Director-equivalent role, leading and developing a team of 5 Regional Sales professionals. You will be responsible for driving sales performance, market growth, profitability and customer development across the region. The role would suit an established sales leader from a materials handling, forklift, industrial equipment or closely aligned B2B sector, with the commercial strength to lead a regional sales function while remaining hands-on with key customers and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 Regional Sales professionals.
- Develop and deliver the regional sales strategy and commercial plan.
- Own sales targets, revenue, profitability and market share.
- Drive new business, customer development and market penetration.
- Develop and maintain key customer relationships.
- Support the team with major opportunities, negotiations and high-value sales.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
- Set KPIs, review performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Produce sales forecasts and performance reports for senior management.
- Ensure best practice, commercial discipline and compliance across the team.
About You
We are looking for a proven senior sales leader with experience managing and developing high-performing sales teams within a technical, industrial or B2B environment. Ideally, you will have:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in materials handling sales or a closely aligned sector.
- Proven sales leadership and team management experience.
- A strong track record of achieving sales targets.
- Excellent new business and account development skills.
- Strong commercial awareness, including pricing, margins and profitability.
- Experience developing regional sales strategies.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and customer relationship skills.
- A proactive, driven and results-focused approach.
- Strong career stability and a consistent record of achievement.
- Reside in Scotland.
This role could suit an experienced Regional Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Director, Head of Sales, Key Accounts Manager or Commercial Sales Manager looking to take ownership of a significant regional operation.
Package
- Competitive salary
- Company car and fuel card with private mileage
- 25 days' holiday
- Company pension
- Company iPhone and laptop
- Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week
If you are an experienced sales leader ready to take the next step into a senior regional leadership position, we would be keen to hear from you.
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Senior Sales Manager - Materials Handling employer: New Ventures Recruitment Ltd
As a Senior Sales Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including a company car, generous holiday allowance, and a focus on work-life balance, we empower our team to excel in their roles while fostering strong relationships with key customers across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Join us to lead a high-performing sales team and make a significant impact in the materials handling sector.
Contact Details:
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
