At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive revenue growth and build strong customer relationships through strategic sales plans.
- Company: Join Trelleborg, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages innovative ideas.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and a degree in business or related fields preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry in the world. At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact.
As the Sales Manager you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and strengthen long-term customer relationships. This role oversees the full sales cycle across defined regions and sectors, ensuring high performance of key accounts while proactively identifying new opportunities. With strong commercial insight, market awareness, and a customer-centric approach, you will play a critical role in achieving sales targets, improving forecast accuracy, and supporting the company’s strategic growth objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies that achieve revenue targets, guided by market insights and customer needs.
- Lead accurate sales forecasting, pipeline reviews and performance analysis.
- Monitor competitive activity and emerging market sectors to identify growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders to support retention and satisfaction.
- Communicate customer requirements clearly across internal teams to ensure alignment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience and commercial outcome.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted outreach, networking and industry engagement.
- Conduct focused market and sector analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Establish early-stage relationships with prospective customers to strengthen the pipeline.
- Share market insights, customer feedback and competitive intelligence with management.
- Maintain accurate reporting of pipeline activity, KPIs and sales performance using CRM tools.
- Ensure compliance with pricing structures, commercial policies and operational standards.
- Provide regular updates on progress, challenges and recommended actions.
- Work closely with internal teams to align capacity, product availability and customer requirements.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions on customer insights, product improvements and commercial strategy.
- Support colleagues by promoting high standards of sales performance.
What you bring
- Degree or equivalent level in a business, communications or marketing discipline.
- Proven experience in sales roles with responsibility for managing accounts and achieving revenue targets.
- Demonstrable experience in developing strong customer relationships and executing strategic sales plans.
- Experience of market research, prospecting, or proactive commercial activity is advantageous but not essential.
- Exposure to industrial, technical, or manufacturing environments is beneficial.
- Experience in a polymer manufacturing industry would be beneficial.
Our Offer and Benefits
- A responsible and results-oriented task in an internationally active industrial company.
- We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education.
- Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment.
- Very attractive competitive compensation package.
- Generous annual leave.
- Social and charity events participation.
Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.
Sales Manager in Retford employer: Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure
At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth. As a Sales Manager, you will benefit from a competitive compensation package, generous annual leave, and opportunities for training and development within a friendly community that values diverse perspectives. Join us in making a meaningful impact while building lasting partnerships in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Contact Details:
Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure Recruitment Team
