About Us:
M&S Butcher Equipment is a well-established supplier of professional butchery, catering and food preparation equipment. With over 30 years of industry experience, we supply everything from knives, butcher blocks and accessories to bandsaws, mincers, vacuum packers and other commercial machinery.
We are looking for an experienced, driven and commercially minded Senior Sales Manager to join our growing team in Birmingham and play a key role in driving the continued growth of the business.
The Role:
As a Senior Sales Manager, you will take responsibility for developing new business, managing key customer relationships and driving sales across our extensive product range.
You will be expected to lead from the front, identify new sales opportunities, support the wider sales team and build strong, long-term relationships with customers across the butchery, catering and food industries.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced sales professional who is confident managing accounts, generating new business and taking ownership of sales performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue and market share
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and accounts
- Manage and develop existing customer accounts to maximise repeat business
- Lead by example in generating sales and converting enquiries into orders
- Follow up website, telephone and email enquiries
- Build relationships with butcher shops, restaurants, wholesalers, farm shops and other food businesses
- Prepare, negotiate and follow up quotations
- Identify opportunities to introduce customers to additional products and equipment
- Promote trade accounts, bulk purchasing options and new product ranges
- Monitor sales performance and work towards individual and company targets
- Support and mentor other members of the sales team
- Help develop effective sales processes and improve conversion rates
- Maintain accurate records of leads, quotations, customer interactions and sales activity
- Work closely with purchasing, operations and the wider M&S Butcher Equipment team
- Ensure customers receive a high level of service throughout the sales process
- Keep up to date with our product range, industry developments and competitor activity
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within a B2B or commercial environment
- Previous experience in a senior sales, sales management or business development position
- Strong track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets
- Confident and professional telephone and face-to-face communication skills
- Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Commercially minded with a strong understanding of the sales process
- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable approaching new businesses
- Able to manage and prioritise multiple customers, accounts and opportunities
- Strong follow-up skills and the ability to convert enquiries into sales
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Good computer and email skills
- Ability to work independently while also supporting and motivating a wider team
- A positive attitude with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions
- Willingness to learn and develop a strong knowledge of our products and industry
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based earning potential
- Full training on our products and equipment
- Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an established business
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Staff discounts on selected products
- Free parking
- Opportunity to build and manage valuable long-term customer relationships
Apply:
If you're an experienced sales professional who is confident generating new business, managing key accounts and driving sales performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a short introduction outlining your previous sales experience, achievements and why you feel you would be a good fit for the Senior Sales Manager position.
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
