Commercial Manager

Sales Manager / Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Sales Manager with a passion for developing people, growing customer accounts and driving commercial performance?

We are working with an established business within the distribution sector who are looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially focused Sales Manager to lead and develop their sales team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine strong sales leadership with commercial awareness, bringing structure, motivation and direction to an established sales operation.

THE ROLE

You will take responsibility for delivering the sales strategy and driving profitable growth across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

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Leading, motivating and developing a successful sales team.

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Implementing a clear sales strategy to achieve annual gross profit targets.

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Developing existing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

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Driving account growth and ensuring the effective management of sales pipelines.

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Setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and coaching individuals to achieve their potential.

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Analysing sales performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

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Maximising stock turn and ensuring stock availability aligns with customer demand.

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Negotiating commercial terms to maximise profitability and minimise risk.

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Monitoring market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

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Proven experience in a Sales Management or senior sales leadership position.

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A background in steel, metals, engineering or distribution would be advantageous.

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The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.

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Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.

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Experience managing sales targets, forecasting and business performance.

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Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

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A proactive, structured and results-driven approach.

WHY MAKE THE MOVE?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established sales operation, influence its future direction and make a genuine difference to business performance.

If you are a commercially driven leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships and delivering results, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential discussion and further information, contact
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed