Sales Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and commercially focused Sales Manager to lead sales activities across trade, hardware, building materials and industrial supply customers. The successful candidate will develop strong customer relationships, support the sales team and identify new opportunities to grow revenue and market share.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and leading a team in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day sales activities across trade and industrial customer accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Set sales targets and monitor individual and team performance.
• Identify market trends, customer needs and opportunities for revenue growth.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and support major customer accounts.
• Work closely with purchasing, warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Monitor sales performance, pipeline activity and customer feedback.
• Prepare regular sales reports and provide recommendations to improve commercial performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, account management, trade sales or a related commercial role.
• Experience within hardware, construction supplies, industrial products or distribution is desirable.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and generate new business.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Confident in setting targets and supporting sales-team performance.
• Good understanding of sales pipelines, customer accounts and commercial reporting.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Pay: £38,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person