Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Car Van & Minibus World Ltd
Location:

CVM World, Tunstall Road Industrial Estate, Knypersley, Stoke on Trent
You can expect:
20 Additional days Off (Optional 9 Day Fortnight)
Eligibility to receive Profitability Bonus
Eligibility to receive Windfall Bonus
Career progression & development pathways for suitable candidates
An input on the companys operation through the Staff Liaison Committee
Invitation to Company Pension Scheme
Provision of Company Uniform
28 Days Holiday (Inc Bank Holidays)
CVM World is a rapidly growing family-run 2nd stage motor-vehicle manufacturer converting vans and selling high quality used vehicles. We are a manufacturer of Peugeot and Ford approved van conversions and our customers include the Construction, Education, Care, Charity and Voluntary sectors.
We specialise in converting panel vans into a range of products and we build on new and high-quality used vehicles from all manufacturers. It

is an exciting time to join the company as

we have recently expanded into the rapidly growing campervan and welfare van market. In addition to this, we have launched our own customised version of the Ford Ranger.
We require a

Sales Manager

to lead our busy sales department. Experience in vehicle sales is essential and the successful candidate will be given full product-specific training. As well as a successful background in a related industry, importance will be allocated to the general skills and qualities outlined below.
Excellent verbal, written and organisational skills are essential and the ideal candidate will also be personable, cooperative and flexible as well as tenacious and efficient. A good working knowledge of Microsoft and competent computer skills are also important.
Key responsibilities
Sales/Business development
Managing the sales team and any sales activities that happen within the business
Establish a sales pipeline process within the business, with particular attention to fleet customers in all sectors
Understanding the company environment and business landscape and setting relevant targets and objectives for the team
To identify, develop and build relationships with prospective clients, ensuring that all sales opportunities for CVM World are acted upon
To further develop relationships with existing business partners and identify and develop opportunities with new partners
To maintain the clear and accurate record of sales leads and use it to develop and refine our sales strategies
Identify and attend relevant networking events and follow up all leads gathered
Deliver training and coaching to the sales team when necessary
Liaise with our marketing department to ensure our entire portfolio is brought to the market appropriately and that leads are converted
Competitor and market awareness (approximately 5% of workload)
To research the latest developments and products in the industry to ensure our range of services continues to offer good value for clients and to make suggestions to the MD when any new opportunities for service enhancement are identified
Have a good awareness of competitor products and pricing
Line Management Responsibility
You will be responsible for the direct line management of other sales executives.
Personal attributes
We are looking for:
Someone with a proven record not only in sales but also in management & leadership
An energetic and outgoing team player with high levels of integrity, confidence and resilience
A creative thinker and an individual keen on developing their existing skills as well as learning new ones
A highly motivated individual who is able to work under pressure but who will not compromise on quality
An individual with a strong business acumen, who feels comfortable making decisions, and handling commercial negotiations without the need for continual reassurance
An individual who shares the Companys values of hard work, integrity, honesty, expertise and great service
A lifelong learner, who will embrace the opportunity to acquire new skills and ideas, potentially through self-study.
Required skills
Ability to lead, train and coach
Problem solving
Decision making
Organisation and time management
An ability to work as part of a supportive team but also independently when required
Commercial acumen
Excellent verbal and written communications
Ability to strategically plan
Understanding of the legal implications and restrictions of GDPR
Reporting Structure:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director initially
Experience
Experience of sales in the motor industry
Qualifications
Relevant work-based experience
Hours of work
The role is full time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Location
The role is principally office-based, although visits to prospects offices and events are required. Access to a car and a driving licence are therefore essential. All travel expenses will be paid in accordance with HMRC guidelines (i.e. all business-related travel expenses will be reimbursed, but travel to and from home to the office cannot be paid).

TPBN1_UKTJ