Sales Manager
CV-LibraryPeterborough, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowOur Client a Metal trading company is seeking an experience Sales Manager to join their team in Peterborough. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all branch activities including leading and developing the team, driving sales and growth, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with the regional strategy, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role requires strong leadership skills, industry knowledge, and a customer-centric approach.
Responsibilities of the Sales Manager (Metal):
* Collaborate with the senior management team to develop and implement business strategies, goals, and objectives to improve sales, profit, performance and productivity levels.
* Ensuring sales targets are met, monitoring budgets and motivating staff to attain objectives.
* Develop and maintain relationships with customers, identifying their needs and consistently delivering excellent customer service..
* Evaluating the conditions of the local market, seeking new opportunities for sales, and staying current with the market.
* Develop a growing and profitable business which provides a return on capital consistent with company and corporate objectives.
* Lead, motivate, train, and develop personnel.
* Ensure that conditions and equipment are maintained to the highest level both in the Warehouse and Office.
* Prepare appropriate Capex requirements and justification for new/additional equipment.
* Responsible for the safety of personnel and plant protection activities.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
* Regularly report KPI’s and ACE Metrics
Knowledge, Skills & Experience of Sales Manager (Metal):
* Experience in a senior management role or similar
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Ability to understand financial metrics
Hours/Company Benefits Sales Manager (Metal):
* Office based - 5 days per week. 8:30am – 5:15pm (45 mins lunch)
* Salary – £55,000 + profit related bonus
* 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
* Pension – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service – max 8%)
* Life assurance and income protection after 3 months service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 24hr GP service
* Discount portal
* Free car parking
Sales Manager, Profit Centre Manager, Branch Manager, Sheet Metal, Raw Metal, Manufacturing, Engineering, Plastic, Operations Manager, Team Management
Responsibilities of the Sales Manager (Metal):
* Collaborate with the senior management team to develop and implement business strategies, goals, and objectives to improve sales, profit, performance and productivity levels.
* Ensuring sales targets are met, monitoring budgets and motivating staff to attain objectives.
* Develop and maintain relationships with customers, identifying their needs and consistently delivering excellent customer service..
* Evaluating the conditions of the local market, seeking new opportunities for sales, and staying current with the market.
* Develop a growing and profitable business which provides a return on capital consistent with company and corporate objectives.
* Lead, motivate, train, and develop personnel.
* Ensure that conditions and equipment are maintained to the highest level both in the Warehouse and Office.
* Prepare appropriate Capex requirements and justification for new/additional equipment.
* Responsible for the safety of personnel and plant protection activities.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
* Regularly report KPI’s and ACE Metrics
Knowledge, Skills & Experience of Sales Manager (Metal):
* Experience in a senior management role or similar
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Ability to understand financial metrics
Hours/Company Benefits Sales Manager (Metal):
* Office based - 5 days per week. 8:30am – 5:15pm (45 mins lunch)
* Salary – £55,000 + profit related bonus
* 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
* Pension – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service – max 8%)
* Life assurance and income protection after 3 months service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 24hr GP service
* Discount portal
* Free car parking
Sales Manager, Profit Centre Manager, Branch Manager, Sheet Metal, Raw Metal, Manufacturing, Engineering, Plastic, Operations Manager, Team Management