Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Home-Based / Monthly presence at head office

Job Type: Sales focus across a specific patch (TBC on a call)

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Sales Manager to join our team. This role involves growing profitable sales year on year by winning new business, developing existing customers, and managing the full commercial relationship from initial contact through to order, delivery, and payment. The successful candidate will be responsible for protecting margins and delivering high standards of service.

Day-to-day of the role

Develop new business by building and maintaining knowledge of potential business within the territory, becoming well-known to decision-makers, and establishing our company as a preferred supplier.

Grow business with existing customers through promotions and by identifying product opportunities.

Manage the sales and territory effectively, including planning and preparing for each call, negotiating effectively, and maintaining an efficient travel plan.

Take responsibility for credit control, ensuring all accounts are maintained within agreed terms and managing the order-delivery-payment cycle effectively.

Handle complaints swiftly, liaising with relevant departments to resolve issues and maintain high levels of customer service.

Stay informed about market conditions, particularly wheat markets, and manage the balance between margin and volume.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience as a Sales Manager or similar role, preferably in a related industry.

Strong ability to develop new business and grow existing customer accounts.

Excellent negotiation and sales skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers and decision-makers.

Good understanding of credit management and the order-delivery-payment cycle.

Knowledge of the product range, market conditions, and competitors.

Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the designated territory.

Ability to work flexibly and manage time effectively.

Benefits

Company car provided.

Flexible working hours with the ability to work from home.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Supportive team environment with regular company meetings and updates.