Sales Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

 

Sales Manager
Hybrid with travel to site

Job ref: JH/64114

 

Client overview:

A private limited company specializing in the manufacture of man-made fibers, particularly high-performance monofilaments. Established in the 80s the company has over three decades of experience in polymer extrusion and fiber technology.

 

Role Overview:

The Sales Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers in a range of industries within designated territory, the main focus is EU with 80% of business conducted with clients there, 20% will be in the UK with a small amount in Asia.
This position is responsible for meeting quotas to deliver sales goals and profitability, consistently providing excellent customer service.

 

Responsibilities:

· Hold commercial responsibility for the UK, Europe, and selected Asian accounts, with travel as required.
· Lead project-based sales activities, ensuring customer needs are met throughout all project stages.
· Manage a global distribution network, including monthly business reviews and performance monitoring.
· Provide tailored product recommendations and prepare quotations.
· Deliver accurate sales and volume forecasts (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually).
· Align with supply chain, production and logistics to fulfil customer requirements and business targets.
· Conduct reviews of customer complaints, ensuring prompt analysis, corrective action implementation and resolution – including compensation negotiations where necessary.
· Report to senior management on account activity, including forecasting, call reports, and business development progress.
· Prepare and monitor the annual business plan that is aligned with corporate growth strategy.

 

Person Specification:

· Proven B2B sales.
· Sales experience with synthetic fibres or plastics.
· Detail oriented.
· Self-motivated to succeed and complete tasks to a high standard.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Proficiency in the Microsoft Office.
· Willingness to travel into Europe (ideally conducting 30 visits per year)

 

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application

 

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison
Jason.hutchison@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

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