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About the Role
As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, managing key customer accounts and identifying new business opportunities. You will oversee the full sales cycle within your assigned regions or sectors, ensuring robust forecasting, strong customer engagement and consistent delivery against targets.
Working closely with the Business Development Manager, internal sales teams and cross‑functional stakeholders, you will act as a trusted commercial partner, translating customer needs into sustainable commercial outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and deliver sales strategies aligned to revenue targets, market trends and customer needs
- Own sales forecasting, pipeline reviews and performance reporting using CRM tools
- Manage and grow key accounts, building long‑term relationships and improving customer retention
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted outreach, networking and industry engagement
- Monitor competitive activity and emerging market sectors to identify growth potential
- Conduct focused market and sector analysis to support strategic decision‑making
- Establish early‑stage relationships with prospective customers to strengthen the sales pipeline
- Communicate customer requirements clearly across internal teams, ensuring alignment on capacity, pricing and delivery
- Share customer insights, market intelligence and competitive feedback with management
- Ensure compliance with pricing structures, commercial policies and operational standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience and commercial performance
- Support colleagues by promoting high standards of sales performance and professionalism
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in business, communications, marketing or a related discipline
- Proven experience in sales roles with responsibility for managing accounts and achieving revenue targets
- Demonstrated success in developing customer relationships and executing strategic sales plans
- Experience in market research, prospecting or proactive commercial activity is advantageous
- Exposure to industrial, technical or manufacturing environments is beneficial
- Experience within polymer manufacturing or related sectors is an advantage
Skills & Attributes
- Strong sales capability with a confident, customer‑focused mindset
- Strategic and commercially aware, with the ability to turn insight into action
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Analytical approach to market data, forecasting and performance reporting
- Proactive, results‑driven and comfortable identifying new opportunities
- Structured and disciplined in CRM use, forecasting and reporting
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
- Collaborative, adaptable and effective when working across functions
Travel & Flexibility
- Regular UK travel required
- Occasional international travel depending on customer and market needs
- Flexibility to support meetings across different time zones
Why Join Us?
At Trelleborg, you’ll be part of a global organisation where commercial performance, collaboration and customer focus are valued. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on growth strategy, build meaningful customer relationships and work closely with teams across Sales, Operations, R&D and Finance.
We value integrity, initiative and accountability — and you’ll be supported with the autonomy, tools and trust needed to succeed and grow.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now by clicking Apply, or get in touch to find out more.
At Trelleborg our people are #ShapingIndustryfromtheInside
Contact Detail:
Trelleborg Group Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Trelleborg Group
✨Know Your Numbers
As a Sales Manager, you'll need to demonstrate your ability to manage accounts and achieve revenue targets. Brush up on your past sales figures, forecasts, and any relevant metrics that showcase your success. Be ready to discuss how you’ve used data to drive decisions and improve performance.
✨Build Rapport with the Interviewer
Strong customer relationships are key in this role, so show your interpersonal skills right from the start. Engage with the interviewer, ask questions about their experiences, and share relevant anecdotes that highlight your relationship-building abilities. This will help you come across as a confident and approachable candidate.
✨Research the Company and Market
Familiarise yourself with Trelleborg’s products, services, and market position. Understand the competitive landscape and be prepared to discuss how you can identify growth opportunities within it. This shows that you’re proactive and have a genuine interest in contributing to the company’s success.
✨Prepare for Scenario Questions
Expect to face scenario-based questions that assess your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Think of examples where you've successfully developed sales strategies or managed key accounts. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses clearly and effectively.