Sales Manager

Posted 09 August 2024
Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum
LocationAndover
Job type Permanent
Discipline Sales
ReferenceJ91980453
ContactDanny Mongan

Job description

Sales Manager



Package: 
£40k basic salary plus commission


Location:
Knutsford, Cheshire


Hours:
09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday three weeks out of four with one in four weeks working a late shift (12:00-20:00).

You will also participate on the pre-need weekend rota, which will include working a Saturday (09:00 - 17:00) one week in every three weeks in return for a day of in-lieu, the following week.



Company:

A specialised company in Direct Cremation funeral plans and services is seeking to expand its Outbound Sales team to support future growth. Since 2015, the company has experienced rapid growth and is now looking to recruit a Sales Manager to manage a new sales division of 8 team members in Knutsford.

Our client is one of the UK's leading independent providers of direct cremations, they have extensive experience in funeral service and over 7 years' experience with direct cremations.


Responsibilities:

The Sales Manager plays a vital role in driving sales performance, motivating the team, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Knutsford sales team.
• Ensure all calls comply with the Company's procedures and FCA regulations.
• Drive growth and achieve sales targets by effectively managing the team, while assessing and leveraging individual strengths and addressing areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with Sales Executives.
• Manage the sales team to ensure optimal performance, with each team member expected to achieve a minimum of 2 sales per day.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to enhance individual and team performance, fostering a positive and competitive environment.


Required Experience:

• 3-4 years minimum experience of managing a target driven sales team
• Experience within a B2C setting (Business to Consumer)
• Experience of being able to motivate, train and develop junior sales staff.


Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal communication including active listening skills.
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, kindness, and patience.
• Highly comfortable working in a fast-paced, targeted environment.
• Resilient with a real desire for success and helping others.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy


Benefits:

• 30 days holiday
• Bupa cash back plan
• Pension with the option of a SMART pension
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance service, including access to a 24/7 online GP


Candidates with a background in Sales Management within a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) environment are highly encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in applicants from industries such as Motor Trade, Insurance, Real Estate, Estate Agency, Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Healthcare Services.


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