Sales Manager

PSM Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven salesperson to join a fast-growing company, at an exciting time of their development. We’re looking for someone with proven sales experience or a natural flair for sales, someone who enjoys building relationships and is a confident and effective communicator. Experience of the construction market would be an advantage, as would some knowledge of materials/waste but we are looking more for the right person to fill this important role in the team. Being a small (but growing) company, the role will encompass lots of different elements apart from just sales i.e. logistics, operations, material testing, credit control, environmental. However, at heart you will be a salesperson, with the desire to provide excellent customer service to your customers and the ability to deal with people. Job description * Build lasting relationships with customers, through your winning personality, keenness, determination & professionalism * Build close working relationships with other key team members, in particular the Front Desk Supervisor & Yard Manager * Develop a sound knowledge of your market – customers, competitors, suppliers, hauliers, tips etc * Understand market dynamics, enabling you to secure the best deals whilst recognising opportunities & pitfalls * Call on customers offices & sites to monitor satisfaction and hunt for business * Price work & chase quotations to a conclusion * Monitor future work opportunities on the sales lead portal * Keep sales reports up to date * Regularly open new accounts to grow the business base * Assist with chasing customer payments where required * Discuss future material requirements with colleagues to recognise peaks & troughs * Supervise the testing of our materials and monitor results The ideal candidate will: * Be outgoing and comfortable dealing with all kinds of people * Have a passion for providing excellent customer service * Possess a drive to find and secure new business * Be flexible with a strong work ethic * Proven track record in a business development role Benefits * Use of company vehicle * Free onsite parking * Company pension * Annual leave Salary DOE This is an excellent opportunity and if you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time