Sales Manager

Are you an experienced Business Development / Sales Manager with a strong knowledge and background in technical textiles?

Do you understand the difference between wet and dry processing and a weft from a knit?

Can you capably build new business whilst managing a small team?

We’re working exclusively with an EXCEPTIONAL technical textile manufacturer to find the right fit for their UK sales division.

Currently going through a period of planned growth, they’re investing in new machinery to uplift their offering to customers.

What You Get

* A basic salary of up to £60k

* Bonus structure

* Car allowance

* Healthcare Scheme

* Company Pension

About You

* It is essential that you have a strong background in technical textiles

* You should have previously sold to technical markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical or defence

* A good understanding of coatings is highly advantageous

* You’ll be driven and curious – you will absolutely want to get in front of your customers!

* With your in-depth textiles knowledge and creativity, you’ll enjoy working with customers to develop new technical products to bring to market

* You will have a natural ability to lead a well-established team

* Ideally, you’ll be based in commutable distance to the East Midlands.

About The Job

* You’ll join as UK Sales Manager; there will also be occasional European opportunities

* You’ll supervise the internal customer care team who will support you in all aspects of your role; they’re highly experienced with the product base, the customers and the suppliers – they work with you to make sure that you have everything that you need to do your job well

* As well as key account management, you’ll be responsible for developing new business across medical, aerospace, defence and composites to name a few

* With your excellent negotiation skills, you’ll manage new and existing contracts including pricing and terms

* You’ll manage your own strategy and forecasts and report to the Sales Director and wider leadership team

* Although this is being offered as a remote opportunity, the business does expect to see you a couple of times each month

About The Company

* A long-standing textile manufacturer who are respected highly within the industry

* They provide a welcoming environment with a down-to-earth feel

* They’re a growing business who have invested heavily in new machinery over the last couple of years with plans for further expansion and investment in the coming years

* A true heritage employer with lots of long-serving staff

If you’ve got the background in textiles that we’re looking for, please apply now. To discuss, please call and speak to Lucy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed