UK Sales Manager – Materials Handling

Job title:

UK Sales Manager – Materials Handling

Company

Future Recruitment

Job description

NEW VACANCY! (PK8619)UK SALES MANAGER – MATERIALS HANDLING / PALLET BOX SOLUTIONSHOMEBASED – ANY UK LOCATIONUp to Circa £50K + 10% Bonus + Company Car + BenefitsOur client is a Materials and Storage Handling Solutions company, manufacturing a range of plastic containers, pallet boxes and pallets for a range of industries from Logistics, Waste & Recycling, Food and Agriculture. They are currently recruiting for a UK Sales Manager reporting to the Country Manager in a National role to grow the existing customer base profitably and to proactively build a revenue stream of new customers. The role is homebased to cover the whole of the UK.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan, focusing on 60% new business and 40% account management.
• Promote the full range of Pallet Boxes, including customisations such as printing, wheels, and conversions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers across industries including food, meat processing, waste recycling, nuclear reprocessing, and automotive tech.
• Identify opportunities to grow market share and convert leads into long-term partnerships.
• Monitor competitors and develop strategies to differentiate and position the company as the preferred supplier.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and after-sales support.
• Identify and win important tenders and key customer opportunities.
• Drive sales through customer facing visits and utilise social media opportunities.
• Engage in the companies culture of working as a team supporting each other to grow the business.
• Achieve sales objectives, sales targets and meet agreed KPI’s.

Position Requirements:

• Business orientated with proven negotiation skills.
• Confident in managing a national territory and building relationships with customers at all levels.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and exceptional collaboration skills.
• Good communicator at all levels with strong interpersonal skills.
• Personal responsibility and commitment.
• Willingness to travel as required to grow the business.
• UK location – working from home office.

Professional Experience and personal skills:

• Must have experience with plastic pallet boxes-this is the top priority.
• Strong sales background, with a proven track record in new business development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial networking skills.
• Proactive Sales Manager who genuinely looks for new business opportunities.
• Good technical understanding.
• Team player who enjoys and strives in cross functional meetings.
• High emotional intelligence with strong social skills.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience within the packaging / logistical industries.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 06:43:13 GMT

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