Oadby Plastics Ltd
Sales Manager
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Sales Manager - Swindon
Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
About Us
Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.
We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.
Our Swindon branch reflects the core values that define Oadby Plastics: Attitude, Behaviour, and Culture. These values shape how we work together and how we support our customers every day. Guided by our vision of Customer Service Excellence, we provide a modern, well equipped environment where professionalism and collaboration thrive.
At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward thinking business.
What you will be doing
We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded sales professional who’s ready to take the next step into leadership.
This role is designed as a development pathway into a future Branch Manager position within the next 4–5 years. You’ll start by driving sales activity, managing key accounts, and supporting team performance, while also gaining hands on experience across branch operations, commercial decision making, and people leadership.
It’s a great opportunity for someone currently working in senior sales, account management, or a team leader role who’s looking to step up and build a long term career within a stable, growing business.
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Your responsibilities include:
Sales & Commercial Leadership
- Take ownership of daily sales activity to help the branch hit its targets
- Build strong, lasting relationships with key B2B customers
- Spot opportunities to grow existing accounts and bring in new business
- Keep track of the sales pipeline, activity levels, and forecasts
Team Development & Leadership
- Support and develop the sales team through regular coaching and guidance
- Gradually take on more responsibility for team structure and performance
- Work closely with the Branch Manager to help create a strong, high performing sales culture
Business & Operational Exposure
- Gain hands on experience across all areas of branch operations and commercial processes
- Make sure CRM systems are kept up to date with accurate, timely information
- Work with operations and other branches to ensure customers receive excellent service
- Play an active role in improving sales processes and overall performance
Your Development Path
This role is designed to support your progression into a Branch Manager position.
As you grow in the role, you will:
- Take on more leadership responsibility
- Build full commercial and operational understanding
- Progress into a senior leadership role within the business
What are we looking for
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following:
Essential
- Experience in a B2B sales environment (internal or external)
- A proven track record of building and growing customer relationships
- Strong commercial awareness with a focus on results
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Genuine ambition to progress into a leadership role
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Desirable
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting others
- Background in manufacturing, distribution, or a trade‑focused environment
- Exposure to branch operations or similar commercial settings
About You
You’re someone who:
- Takes ownership and gets things done
- Is motivated by progression and long term career development
- Builds trust quickly with both customers and colleagues
- Leads by example with a positive, professional approach
- Is keen to grow into a senior leadership role
Benefits
- Salary - £45,000+ depending on experience
- Company profit share scheme
- Hours – 8.30am – 5.00pm
- Pension
- Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
- Life assurance
- Free car parking
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- Long service awards
- Free eye tests
- Employee referral scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers
We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.
Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employee’s, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.
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