NATIONAL SALES MANAGER £35-42,000+Bonus

 Outstanding candidate to drive business development and manage sales growth across the company.

The flexibility that comes with this role means that the right candidate can work from home and either our East Sussex or Bristol office. It is likely that the role will involve 1-2 days per week away from home. The successful candidate will report to the managing director and will have great potential for career development within a growing company.

• Lead on national level sales opportunities
• Be an active member of the company board
• Act as a resource for branch managers to improve their branch sales
• Maintain relationships with key clients and deliver sales for the company
• Lead development and training of staff to drive sales
• Lead commercial, domestic and sales support workgroups
• Manage head office sales and marketing staff
• Provide leadership to commercial sales staff in the tendering process
• Work with the Commercial Director to oversee all legal contractual agreements
• Generate new sales leads across our territory, through active marketing including identification of potential new business opportunities, and undertaking client visits
• Develop company sales strategy
• Identify and develop new initiatives and business sectors
• Play a creative role in the development of products, services and literature offered by the company
• Liaise with Branch Managers to assist with project delivery
• Assist in the development of across all branches
• Maintain a business culture that is in line with company ethos.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least 5 years experience of sales in a construction, installation or service related business
• A proven track record in sales to commercial clients
• Experience of building relationships with clients including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, architects, consultants, Commercial Property Landlords, building developers and contractors
• Practical understanding of strategic market analysis and planning
• Experience of the solar energy sector

Desirable

·A proven track record in winning significant competitive tenders and/or bids

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• A commercial approach to business and an ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of a company and its operational and sales procedures.
• Strong people skills and an ability to align with the company values and culture
• A proven demonstration of strong selling skills, previous field sales or direct selling experience
• People management skills including motivation, performance management, setting and measuring sales targets
• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Degree level qualification 2.2 or above
• Excellent writing and presentation skills

Desirable

• Management and leadership training
• Sales training
• Experience of Salesforce CRM or similar

CHARACTER

Essential

• Proven ability to show leadership and vision

·Highly energetic, professional, self-motivated, able to work and think without close supervision and a natural inner drive to succeed

• Adept at developing rapport and cultivating strong relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Responsive to the needs of others