Based Lancashire
Package Up To £65K Base + Bonus + Car + Benefits + Possible Equity
REF-166CVL
Company Description
Our client is a well-established and leading manufacturer of Rubber and elastomeric products, components and bespoke solutions, primarily for the Oil & Gas, Industrial & Chemical, Defence, Rail and Marine Safety markets. The business is embarking on an exciting period of change and they currently seek to appoint a talented, experienced and hands on Sales Manager, with future leadership potential, who can deliver business growth and profitability.
The Role
Reporting to the MD you will take responsibility for developing and executing sales strategy in order to maximise sales, drive growth and profitability and enhance customer satisfaction levels. You will also be accountable for:
* Developing a strategic plan to target and win new business.
* Leading from the front, developing major accounts and driving new customer acquisition, retention and loyalty.
* Cross sell existing products to similar markets as well as broadening the product offering.
* Working closely with the MD and Technical Director to overview development of new products and assessing their commercial viability.
* Build and lead a strong sales team with a focus on people development.
* Operational reporting, weekly forecasting and budget/P&L management.
* Drive the business to the next level.
The Requirements
Ideally of graduate calibre and highly commercially astute you will have at least 5 years sales and business development management experience with either a rubber/elastomer manufacturer or a business that provides a technical/engineered solution to any of the above markets. You’ll be hands on with excellent sales, leadership and business management skills and a proven track record of delivering growth and profitability. Highly customer focussed with strong influencing, negotiating and communication skills you will also be analytical, process driven and with an eye for detail. Entrepreneurial with a can do mindset, you will have the skills, drive and ambition to ultimately lead the business. Knowledge of materials, high value elastomers and their applications would be highly advantageous
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year