COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER

COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER

A new and exciting role has been created in the Cotswolds working in a professional and friendly environment.  Our client is a worldwide trade-only supplier of glassware, kitchenware, wall art, candles and decorations.

A new role has arisen for a commercially minded and dynamic candidate to work with the Directors to develop their managers and manage a field and office based sales team, as well as undertaking a proactive sales role to develop their business. There will be a company car, pension and health insurance after 3 months and bonuses offered with this role.

The role will involve:
•      Working with and reporting to the Directors to develop the Management Team (5) to deliver the company’s business plan and ensure that the sales and profit targets are met.
•      Performance Management of Sales department - field and office based sales team
•     Training and supporting the sales team including conducting appraisals
•      Managing and developing relationships with new and existing clients
•      Developing a proactive sales strategy to meet company sales goals
•      Meeting clients and undertaking sales presentations
•      Negotiating contracts and managing third party service providers
•      Implementing procedures and ensuring efficiency across the board
•      Analysis and management reporting
•      Forecasting and budgeting

To be considered the candidate will:
•   Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make good commercial decisions
•   Have experience in management roles and be able to motivate a team
•   Have a proven track record building relationships through proactive sales and building new business relationships
•   Have experience of winning contracts
•   Be a good communicator with interpersonal skills
•   Be creative and able to use their own initiative
•   Be IT literate and confident in using Excel, Powerpoint and other Microsoft packages

Competitive salary & benefits package available.

If you are interested in submitting an application for this role, please send your CV through to Jo Foord at Reed Sales by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below.