At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and develop marketing strategies in the home textiles industry.
- Company: Join a leading supplier of home textiles with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with 25 years of industry expertise.
- Why this job: Make an impact by expanding customer relationships and driving business success.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales within home textiles and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
The Company: Our client, a supplier of home textiles, is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Sales & Marketing Manager to help expand our customer base and strengthen existing partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a strong background in the home textiles or home furnishings industry. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing long-term customer relationships, and driving sustainable sales growth. Working closely with internal teams, you will help shape commercial strategy while representing the business to customers across multiple markets.
The Role:
- Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to achieve business growth objectives.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities with retailers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, and online sellers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of service and repeat business.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and product presentations through to negotiation and closing.
- Prepare and deliver commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations.
- Work closely with product development, merchandising, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to identify new opportunities.
- Attend trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events to promote the business and develop new contacts.
- Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets, revenue, and profitability objectives.
- Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market feedback to senior management.
Skills Required:
- Proven experience within the home textiles, home furnishings, or soft furnishings industry.
- An established network of buyers, retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors.
- A strong track record of generating new business and growing existing accounts.
- Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify market opportunities.
- Experience working with UK and international retail markets.
- Knowledge of private label and own-brand product development.
- Experience selling through major retail groups, buying groups, or ecommerce channels.
Sales And Marketing Manager in Manchester employer: Tagged Resources Ltd
Tagged Resources Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Leicester, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample growth opportunities and a supportive culture that values teamwork and creativity. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company where your skills in knitwear programming and machine maintenance will be recognised and rewarded.
