Sales Manager

At Herbert Parkinson, a proud and historic part of the John Lewis Partnership, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey to secure our long-term success. By investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, streamlining our operations, and creating broader, more fulfilling roles for our Partners, we are building a more sustainable and agile future. Join us as we continue to deliver exceptional quality and service for our customers while empowering our partners to thrive.

As Sales Manager, you will be the driving force behind our commercial success. In this high impact role you will translate ambitious business targets into execution-focused sales plans, directly driving market growth, deepening customer retention, and elevating our brand reputation. In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £5.25 per hour.

This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements. Expected salary - £53,100- £65,000 (dependent on experience). Contract type
- This position is a Permanent role. Location
- This role is classed as a Mobile worker, with expectations to attend key meetings at our Darwen Herbert Parkinson office- with regular travel to customer sites/ exhibitions etc.

• Use high impact sales strategies to deliver bold, ambitious sales targets while maximising gross margin and overall account profitability
• Identify and target high-value prospective clients aligned with the ideal customer profile (ICP), driving end-to-end sales execution, optimising pipeline conversion rates
• Presentation of the Herbert Parkinson / John Lewis business at relevant trade shows & industry events to drive a healthy pipeline of business leads & customer interactions
• Retain key customers & maximise life time account value by leveraging the full product portfolio to uncover high-margin upsell and cross-sell opportunities
• You will monitor customer account performance ensuring the annualised contract value (ACV) has been realised, taking action to review pricing & mitigate any risks to business performance
• Provide technical expertise to assist customers in the optimal product selection from the portfolio
• Provide market intelligence & customer insight to the Product Manager to directly support ongoing product portfolio enhancement and expansion

• Proven track record in driving profitable sales growth
• Demonstrable experience of managing key accounts and building long-term client relationships
• Comprehensive knowledge of textile industry
• Technically adept with a proven ability to evaluate customer requirements vs product proposition
• Possesses exemplary communication and relationship-building skills, adept at expanding professional networks
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Exposure of working in both Retail & B2B markets (Contracts)
• Evidence of formal sales training
• Comprehensive knowledge of soft furnishing industry
  - Made to measure (M2M) and Filled Goods

Closing Date:
November 5, 2026 Pay: £53,100.00 - £79,600.00 Annual Contract Type:
Permanent Hours of Work: 38.75 Job Level: Partnership Level 7 Where You'll Be Working:
Mobile Worker, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQ

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant  continue to innovate, adapt and diversify.

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