Sales Manager - Canterbury, United Kingdom - Kent Recruitment Bureau

Kent Recruitment Bureau

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Canterbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The company is a recognised brand in the international marine industry. Knowledge of this industry and a keen interest in yachting and boats are essential. You will likely have existing relationships with dealers, distributors and end-users in the sector.

The Sales Manager is responsible for this specialist manufacturing company's sales and marketing activity. You will build on business success by maintaining good relationships and excellent communication with customers, influencers and senior management.

This is a leadership role and many other things besides. It is hands-on whilst also being strategic. It is creative whilst also responding to customers' technical queries. A proven record of engaging with existing customers and developing new sales is essential.

As Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Creating and presenting an annual Sales & Marketing Strategy to be discussed and developed with the senior management team.
Through review and analysis, present an annual customer Forecast
Maintain exceptional communications and build keen relationships with distributors and dealers international
Maintaining a keen understanding of the product range and supporting technical and customer queries.
Ensuring customers are in the loop for company activities and opportunities for growing their markets
Making regular sales visits to key distributors
Ensuring the whole staff is aware of the results of sales efforts and ventures so maintain pride in the company's brands.
Providing support and training to sales representatives, both at home and abroad
The coordination, management and attendance with staff at annual shows and trade events which can involve weekend participation
Maintaining market knowledge of pricing, discounts and product developments.
Assisting with sales communications, PR and publications and have oversight of Social Media
Supporting customers' enquiries

The role offers a competitive salary and an annual Discretionary Bonus.

The company offers a dynamic working environment where your career can develop in the international marine, yachting and sailing sectors.