An award winning organisation specialising in luxury automotive products, based in Staines is seeking a Sales Manager, to oversee the internal e-commerce sales team and drive this e-commerce business globally. They ship their luxury products to over 100 countries and are a subsidiary of a much bigger conglomerate. You MUST have experience of managing an e-commerce sales team and automotive knowledge.

Having been unaffected by Covid-19, growing at 50% during the last 2 yrs, and hitting all sales records they seek a Sales Manager to directly manage the sales team of 9 staff and build the business with the Directors further. This will involve getting on the phone and making calls youruself too.

What will the Sales Manager be responsible for?

• Delivering monthly sales target and KPIs
• Recruiting, inducting and developing new members to the existing sales team of 9 staff
• Managing and motivating/training sales team to hit targets
• Analysing sales performances and set strategy to implement growth
• Directly managing key customers and occasionally key suppliers to ensure best service and grow sales.
• Working with Head of Finance and Head of Supply Chain improve order- fulfilment efficiency and customer service.
• Assisting in deploying tools, systems, and ERP improvements to the business.

What does the Sales Manager need?

• Previous experience of managing an e-commerce sales team, serving large numbers of enquiries rapidly via email and phone
• Experience of the automotive industry
• An individual that relishes pressure and wants to work in a company growing rapidly who has high levels of energy, people & motivational skills
• A track record of meeting sales and margin targets, together with high quality reporting, a consummate record of salesmanship of your own..
• Experience in implementing staff training, SOPs, process, and controls, and management tools to improve sales and business efficiency.

What's on offer?

• Basic Salary £70,000 - £80,000 increasing to £90,000 + Bonus
• Parking
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Health and Life Insurance
• Hours 9-5:30 office based initially for first -12 months then possible hybrid