Sales Manager

We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to support the Business Development Director in the operational management of the sales team to achieve annual sales and margin targets. Acting as a central point within the sales function, you will ensure sales pipeline activity and customer engagement are coordinated and consistently followed through to ensure the achievement of Sales.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Business Development Director day-to-day in the operational management of the Business Development function

Manage and coordinate a team of 5 sales personnel (including remote members)

 Ensure opportunities are tracked, progressed, and achieved.

Own the central sales pipeline, tracking performance and driving accountability

Drive CRM discipline and data accuracy

Identify risks and stalled opportunities, escalating where required

Drive consistent progression of sales activity and customer engagement across the pipeline

 Act as a key link with Technical, Sourcing and Quality, Production, Bid Management, and Finance departments as required.

Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated internally

Coordinate inputs for customer proposals, tenders, and submissions, ensuring timely delivery

Track progress across live opportunities and ensure follow-up actions are completed

Support continuous improvement and efficient ways of working

Adhere to company policies and procedures

Undertake additional duties as required

Reward

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and working within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive 35 days of annual leave, a private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and a lunchtime finish on Fridays.

Facilities on-site include a subsidised canteen, with complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and filtered water provided daily. Other benefits include an employee assistance programme, Royal London pension, paid refer-a-friend scheme, and employee social club.

Essential

Strong track record of working in a sales or business development environment within a Manufacturing environment.

Experience managing teams to achieve sales targets

Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders

Demonstrable organisational and coordination skills

Proven ability to manage Sales pipelines, reporting, and implementing structured processes

Experience monitoring sales activity and ensuring consistent progression of opportunities

High attention to detail with the ability to follow through on actions

Strong analytical and communication skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred

Experience in textiles, garments, workwear, or related industries

Experience supporting Business Development or Sales teams

Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline management tools

Exposure to European markets or multi-country operations

About The Cooneen Group

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating across global clothing markets, delivering innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, reliable supply chains. Each business unit focuses on providing high-quality garment solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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