Bowmay Consulting
Sales Manager
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Are you an experienced Business Development / Sales Manager with a strong knowledge and background in technical textiles? Do you understand the difference between wet and dry processing and a weft from a knit? Can you capably build new business whilst managing a small team?
We’re working exclusively with an EXCEPTIONAL technical textile manufacturer to find the right fit for their UK sales division. Currently going through a period of planned growth, they’re investing in new machinery to uplift their offering to customers.
What You Get
- A basic salary of up to £60k
- Bonus structure
- Car allowance
- Healthcare Scheme
- Company Pension
About You
- It is essential that you have a strong background in technical textiles
- You should have previously sold to technical markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical or defence
- A good understanding of coatings is highly advantageous
- You’ll be driven and curious – you will absolutely want to get in front of your customers!
- With your in-depth textiles knowledge and creativity, you’ll enjoy working with customers to develop new technical products to bring to market
- You will have a natural ability to lead a well-established team
- Ideally, you’ll be based in commutable distance to the East Midlands.
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About The Job
- You’ll join as UK Sales Manager; there will also be occasional European opportunities
- You’ll supervise the internal customer care team who will support you in all aspects of your role; they’re highly experienced with the product base, the customers and the suppliers – they work with you to make sure that you have everything that you need to do your job well
- As well as key account management, you’ll be responsible for developing new business across medical, aerospace, defence and composites to name a few
- With your excellent negotiation skills, you’ll manage new and existing contracts including pricing and terms
- You’ll manage your own strategy and forecasts and report to the Sales Director and wider leadership team
- Although this is being offered as a remote opportunity, the business does expect to see you a couple of times each month
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About The Company
- A long-standing textile manufacturer who are respected highly within the industry
- They provide a welcoming environment with a down-to-earth feel
- They’re a growing business who have invested heavily in new machinery over the last couple of years with plans for further expansion and investment in the coming years
- A true heritage employer with lots of long-serving staff
If you’ve got the background in textiles that we’re looking for, please apply now. To discuss, please call and speak to Lucy
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