Job Description
Macildowie are working with this long-established client based in the Nottingham area to recruit a Sales Manager for a specialist industrial business. This is a perfect position if you are a Senior Business Development Manager who is looking to take your first role into managing people, OR for current Sales Managers who would like to manage a smaller team.
This is an established niche B2B industrial business, dealing with high-value technical products. Growth has been over 10% per year in recent years, and the new Sales Manager will be key in stepping up that momentum. The business is introducing a structured CRM in the new year (Salesforce), refining its lead approaches, and seeking a dynamic leader to bring more discipline and ambition to its sales operations.
You will lead a small sales team, drive sales growth in both existing and new areas, and help shape the marketing / lead generation efforts. The role is middle management and you will report to senior leadership, collaborating with operations and IT.
What's in it for you?
- £50,000 - £55,000 salary with performance-based bonus (discretionary) plus commission on sales.
- Company car
- 37.5 hours per week (flexible / "pay to do the job" approach)
- Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in office
- Permanent role
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage 2 Sales Executives / Business Development Managers
Develop and execute sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets
Own the sales process from lead qualification to closing, integrating new CRM (Salesforce) when live
Collaborate with marketing support (flyers, blogs, Linked In, compliance materials) - oversee a very small in-house marketing operation
Use (or commission) simple design/creative work (some experience using Adobe Creative Suite advantageous)
Analyse sales performance metrics, pipeline, forecasting, and reporting
Identify new market opportunities, competitive threats, and strategic growth paths
Work closely with IT, operations, and senior leadership to align systems and processes
Person Specification / Candidate Profile
Essential:
Proven B2B sales leadership / management experience (senior account management, business development, or sales manager)
Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Comfortable operating in a niche / technical / industrial environment
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
Highly driven, energetic "hunter" mindset
Ability to work autonomously and lead change
Experience with CRM systems; willingness to adopt Salesforce
Desirable / Advantageous:
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (or hands-on design / layout skills)
Experience with marketing content (blogs, flyers, LinkedIn)
Previous exposure to structured lead generation and pipeline discipline
If you are a sales leader who can roll up your sleeves, drive process, and build up a small team in a specialist industrial environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.
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