JN Technical are currently recruiting a Sales Manager on behalf of a specialist UK construction company. As the new Sales Manager you will be tasked with identifying, tracking, winning new business and expanding business within our clients existing customer base. You will become a key member of the sales department. Sales experience within the construction is essential. This is an office based role with regular client and site visits.
Sales Manager Job Description:
• Create and successful close new business opportunities with clients.
• Assist with tendering, controlling RFI & design programmes as well as managing variation accounts for key clients
• Account manage existing client relationships
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
• Develop the business sales and marketing strategy including reports to the directors. In liaison with other members of the senior management team ensure the sales and marketing strategy remains relevant and make adjustments where necessary.
• Build on existing and develop new business relationships in line with the business sales and marketing strategy.
• Work with the board of directors in order to forecast sales targets at department level and ensure they are met.
• Plan and prepare business presentations as required.
• Attend industry functions, conferences, expositions, etc as required and provide feedback on relevant market activities.
• Overseeing the development of the marketing literature and promote the business to the industry. Manage marketing and public relations opportunities.
• Liaise with other departments throughout the company.
Sales Manager Competence:
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK construction industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Outstanding research and strategic analysis skills
• Strong IT skills
