Sales Manager

Are you an experienced people manager? Do you have a drive to succeed, the ability to build new markets and a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets? Yes? This could be the career move for you.

This established technology based organisation are moving away from traditional EPOS solutions to a software led hosted cloud solution. Already a major player in Hospitality, they are looking to expand their business into new markets. Due to this exciting change in direction they need to recruit an experience, forward thinking Sales Manager. To be successful in this role you need to be a reasonable commutable distance from Milton Keynes.

Sales Manager Job Purpose

To lead, motivate, manage and develop the sales team, while developing new markets with large corporate Retailers. Operate and manage the CRM with the aim of building a lucrative pipeline of qualified leads for both you and your team. Maintain statistics in relation to sales activity and set and manage all targets.

• Maintain an accurate diary and set appointments for the Sales Consultants to attend
• Manage and update an effective CRM database
• Work with the Field Sales team throughout the sales process until closure of the sale and assisting with building the client relationship, providing information as and when relevant
• Maintain knowledge of PC/EPOS based products and equipment
• Develop and update script for use by the New Business Development team
• Overseeing the team's performance in relation to achieving targets, updating CRM system and performing processes and procedures correctly
• Call prospected clients
• Keeping accurate Weekly and Monthly Call & Appointment Statistics
• Provide support and assistance to the Sales Consultants
• Update sales stats on a weekly basis.
• Provide team members with guidance, support, and direction in order that they can perform effectively and develop their roles
• Maintain open communication and appropriately communicate information through team meetings, one-to-one meetings, appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication
• Provide effective performance feedback and undertake performance reviews for team members in conjunction with another manager or director
• Encourage disciplines in relation to punctuality, dress code, use of email and other good business practices
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and instil the expectation that team members are accountable for their own roles

What's on Offer for the Sales Manager?

A basic salary of GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 (dependant on experience) realistic first years earning GBP100,000 + car allowance

Relevant Background: Sales Management, New Business, Business Development

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