Sales Manager Northern

Job Description

Role:Sales Manager (North)Location:On the roadSchedule: Monday - FridaySalary:£39,500 - £45,000Job Type:Full time, PermanentRequirements: MUST have 3 yearsB2B Sales Experience. Applicants without this experience will not be considered.Please note: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to travel across the country for exhibitions as well as occasional travel abroad, so this must be something you are comfortable with.Job Role:We are currently working with a leading UK manufacturer looking to expand their team by on-boarding a new Sales Manager (North) to work alongside their established sales and marketing team, securing new business across the North of England.This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Sales Manager with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets within either the Broadcast, Power, Lighting, Sound or Events industry to take on an exciting new challenge within a highly establishedbusiness. If you enjoy building and maintaining relationships, travelling to meet clients/win new business and taking responsibility for your own time/workload, this may well be the opportunity for you!Sales Manager (North) Responsibilities:

• Build excellent relationships with new and existing customers at a strategic level to optimise sales.
• Identify and analyse accounts and product pricing within the market.
• Work as part of field sales in conjunction with internal sales team.
• Deliver personal sales targets and contribute to an overall company target.
• Champion the development of new product lines to meet growth objectives.
• Work with marketing to design new and eye-catching material.
• Prepare quotations and technical solutions based on the customers needs.
• Be responsible for own time and workload.
• Keep the CRM software up to date with meetings/quotes/phone calls/discussions with clients.
• Attend exhibitions and when required, stay overnight in order to represent the company.
• Be responsible for increasing own product knowledge and identify the potential of new/innovative products that could be brought to the market.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend company Head Office when required.

Sales Manager (North) Essentials:

• 5 A-C GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Experience working in one of the following industries: Broadcasting, Power, Lighting, Sound, Events, Generators.
• Some formal training in the sales arena.
• Friendly and approachable with a professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently as well as integrate efficiently with the surrounding team when required.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• A great team player.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workloads whilst working within a very busy company and industry.
• Proactive, self-motivated, driven and focused.
• Happy to travel throughout the UK, to stay away often with the likelihood of travelling abroad occasionally.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial knowledge.
• Key account management skills.
• Ability to work to pressurised time frames.
• Strong communication skills.
• High IT proficiency including Microsoft programmes.

Sales Manager (North) Desirables:

• Any working knowledge of the power distribution market or the ability to use lighting desks, dimmers, motor controller or power distribution.
• Experience managing own accounts.
• Qualifications of an electrical background ideally BS7909, 18th Edition or testing and inspecting.
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry.

Sales Manager (North) previous experience:

• A proven track record as a successful member of a sales team (minimum 3 years experience).
• Experience selling B2B and working in field sales (minimum 3 years experience).

Company Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company phone
• Company iPad/laptop
• Company credit card
• Quarterly bonuses
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Sick pay
• Work from home

If you are interested in this Sales Manager (North) role, please submit your CV.If you have any questions, please contact me at|