Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Sales Manager
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We’re looking for a Sales Manager to join our team!
Join a dynamic team within the fastest growing Chamber of Commerce in the UK, dedicated to empowering businesses and driving economic prosperity in Cumbria. As Sales Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the continuing growth of our membership base, building strong relationships and promoting the Chamber’s mission to support the local business community.
You can read a full job description and person specification here: Cumbria Chamber of Commerce - Sales Manager - Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Where Business Belongs
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce sits at the heart of the Cumbrian business community with influence on a national stage. We’re committed to serving the interests of businesses of all sizes, throughout the county, through a range of services, networks, and events.
Key Details
- Full-time role
- Location: Technically in Carlisle, with hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Team: Vibrant team committed to making a difference to Cumbria, its businesses, and its people
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Westfield Health Benefits
- Westfield Rewards
- 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
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Application Information
If you have any questions or would like to chat about the opportunity and find out more before applying, please contact James Bridges, Head of Membership & Commercial, james@cumbriachamber.co.uk.
To apply, please complete and submit the application form available at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce - Sales Manager - Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, along with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, to james@cumbriachamber.co.uk.
Closing date for this role: Monday 24th August, 9am.
Commitments
- Disability Confident Leader: Actively supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
- Armed Forces Covenant Supporter: Offering support to service leavers, veterans, reservists, forces families, and people working with the armed forces cadets (including additional leave for reservists and cadet volunteers).
- Homelessness Covenant: Committed to supporting homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.
- Care Leavers’ Covenant: Committed to supporting people who are care leavers and care experienced, including the offer of a guaranteed interview to anyone in these groups who meets at least the minimum criteria for the job.
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Principal Responsibilities – Sales
- Proactively recruit new members to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce.
- Promote and sell Made in Cumbria memberships to businesses.
- Identify and convert sales opportunities to meet membership and revenue targets.
Other Key Responsibilities – Commercial Activity
- Encourage business participation in Chamber activities, including the Growth Hub, events, and networking opportunities.
- Enhance the visibility and reputation of Cumbria Chamber across the business community.
- Collaborate with the Head of Membership & Commercial and the Chamber team to develop innovative strategies for business engagement.
- Promote business support projects and services to potential clients.
- Support additional Chamber initiatives as needed to advance organizational goals.
- Any other activities required to support the Chamber more widely
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