Senior Sales Manager - Materials Handling

Senior Sales Manager Scotland & Northern Ireland

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Scotland & Ireland Company Car  Fuel Card | 25 Days Holiday | Pension | Laptop | iPhone Competitive Salary The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to take strategic and commercial leadership responsibility across Scotland and Ireland. This is a Sales Director-equivalent role, leading and developing a team of 5 Regional Sales professionals. You will be responsible for driving sales performance, market growth, profitability and customer development across the region.

The role would suit an established sales leader from a materials handling, forklift, industrial equipment or closely aligned B2B sector, with the commercial strength to lead a regional sales function while remaining hands-on with key customers and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 Regional Sales professionals. Develop and deliver the regional sales strategy and commercial plan. Own sales targets, revenue, profitability and market share. Drive new business, customer development and market penetration. Develop and maintain key customer relationships. Support the team with major opportunities, negotiations and high-value sales. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.

Set KPIs, review performance and drive continuous improvement. Produce sales forecasts and performance reports for senior management. Ensure best practice, commercial discipline and compliance across the team. About You We are looking for a proven senior sales leader with experience managing and developing high-performing sales teams within a technical, industrial or B2B environment. Ideally, you will have:
Minimum 5 years' experience in materials handling sales or a closely aligned sector . Proven sales leadership and team management experience. A strong track record of achieving sales targets. Excellent new business and account development skills. Strong commercial awareness, including pricing, margins and profitability. Experience developing regional sales strategies. Excellent negotiation, presentation and customer relationship skills. A proactive, driven and results-focused approach.

Strong career stability and a consistent record of achievement. Reside in Scotland This role could suit an experienced Regional Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Director, Head of Sales, Key Accounts Manager or Commercial Sales Manager looking to take ownership of a significant regional operation. Package Competitive salary Company car and fuel card with private mileage 25 days' holiday Company pension Company iPhone and laptop Monday Friday, 37 hours per week If you are an experienced sales leader ready to take the next step into a senior regional leadership position, we would be keen to hear from you.

New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Skills