Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stourport (with travel as required)
Hours of work: 7.00am to 4:00pm (30 Minutes lunch) Monday to Thursday, 7.00am to 1.00pm on Fridays.
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Sales & Marketing Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management and performance of our sales function.
This role is less about direct selling and more about ensuring the sales team operates effectively, consistently, and to a high standard. You will play a key role in improving systems, driving accountability, implementing KPIs, and supporting business growth through structured management and marketing activity.
The successful candidate will also contribute to marketing initiatives, including social media presence and exhibitions, helping strengthen our brand within the conveyor and materials handling industry.
Responsibilities and Duties
Key Responsibilities
Sales Operations & Team Management
Oversee the day-to-day running of the sales department
Ensure consistent standards in customer communication, CRM usage, and reporting
Support and guide the sales team to improve performance and efficiency
Introduce structure, discipline, and best practice into daily sales activities
Work closely with the Sales Director to align team performance with company objectives
Performance & KPI Management
Design and implement clear, measurable KPIs across the sales function
Monitor performance and provide regular reporting and insights
Link KPIs to structured bonus and incentive schemes
Identify performance gaps and implement improvements
Systems & Process Improvement
Review existing systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies
Implement improvements to CRM usage, reporting processes, and data quality
Drive better use of sales data to support forecasting and decision-making
Ensure accurate and meaningful capture of customer and market intelligence
Marketing & Brand Support
Support and coordinate social media activity (LinkedIn, etc.)
Assist in planning and organising industry exhibitions and events
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent brand messaging
Identify marketing opportunities to increase visibility within key sectors
Customer & Industry Engagement
Occasionally travel to visit customers and support key relationships
Represent the business professionally within the industry
Gain an understanding of customer needs, market trends, and opportunities
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Experience managing or coordinating a sales function or similar operational role
Strong organisational and communication skills
Experience with reporting, data analysis, and performance tracking
Ability to introduce structure, processes, and accountability
Confident working with CRM systems and sales data
Professional, confident personality with the ability to engage internal teams and customers
Desirable
Experience within conveyor systems, manufacturing, or engineering environments
Understanding of technical products and B2B sales processes
Experience implementing or managing KPIs and incentive schemes
Exposure to marketing activities, particularly social media and exhibitions
Experience organising or attending trade shows
Personal Attributes
Proactive and solutions-focused
Comfortable working in a technically biased environment
Strong attention to detail and process
Commercially aware with a practical mindset
Positive, approachable, and able to influence others
Willingness to travel as required
What We Offer
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and improving the sales function
A growing and technically driven business environment
Scope to influence systems, processes, and team performance
Opportunities for customer engagement and industry exposure
Summary
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and performance improvement to a sales team, while also contributing to marketing and business growth. Industry experience is beneficial, but the right mindset, organisation, and ability to drive standards are more important
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year