Sales Manager

Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of representing a well-established, forward-thinking business in the industrial sector who are seeking a Sales Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis.

You’ll work closely with the leadership team to identify and capitalise on new market opportunities, align commercial strategies with business objectives, and support cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of the sales team to support short, medium, and long-term goals.
• Set and monitor sales targets.
• Analyse key markets and identify high-potential opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Ensure integration of the sales and marketing function with other business areas to support cohesive growth.
• Conduct regular customer and depot visits, supporting regional sales teams and identifying development areas.
• Lead annual sales planning and provide input into broader strategic planning and capital investment decisions.
• Facilitate bi-annual sales and marketing meetings and contribute to monthly senior management discussions.
• Use of the CRM system to give clear sight of leads and opportunities.
• Proven success track record in a sales leadership role, ideally within the materials handling or a related industrial sector.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Ability to identify and act on market trends with agility and innovation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in CRM systems and comfortable with data-driven decision-making.
• Willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in sales within materials handling or a related industrial sector.
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Proficient in CRM systems and data-driven decision-making.

Salary & Benefits

• Circa 60k + annual bonus (up to 5%).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company car.
• Private Medical Insurance (after probation).
• Company pension scheme.
• Career progression and personal development opportunities.

Position details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time

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