My client based on the outskirts of St Ives Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for a Sales and Business Development Manager to join their team on a full time permanent basis. You will be responsible for managing the sales department ensuring the efficient, effective and smooth running of the sales process. Working closely with the MD in formulating sales targets and strategies.

• Salary: £38-42,000 DOE

• Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

• Own Transport required

• Ideally EMS / Electronics Sector

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the sales team -
  • Recruitment and training
  • Development and appraisal
  • Inspire, motivate and lead
  • Promote the company’s culture of respect and team work

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers.
• Identifying new markets and business opportunities.
• Increasing and maximising opportunities with existing customers.
• Setting and achieving targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.
• Compiling and analysing of sales figures.
• Implementing the company’s commercial and business strategy within the sales department.
• Ensuring the MRP system is being used effectively within the sales process.
• Responsible in achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Managing to an agreed budget.
• Forecasting and monitoring monthly customer sales (Gross Profit) figures.
• Responsible for accurately capturing the costs and profit for each sales order.
• Working with the MD ensuring resources are available to meet sales targets.
• As a member of the senior management team to contribute in implementing the long term strategy of the business.
• Keeping abreast of competitors in the market.

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to Kerry.chaloupka@irweb.co.uk or call 07896811228.

Contact information

Kerry Chester