Northern Field Sales Manager

Are you an ambitious and self-driven Sales Professional with a passion for building strong customer relationships and a previous track record for delivering results? Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Northern Field Sales Manager to cover the North West of England & Scotland, on behalf our client who are a market-leading reputable textiles wholesaler based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. * Salary: In the region of £45,000 dependent on experience * Benefits: Company car and fuel expenses covered, as well as an annual performance-based bonus The Northern Field Sales Manager will be on the road three days per week, and will work from home 2 days. It will be a role where you’ll have a lot of autonomy to manage your own diary and workload. Key responsibilities include: * On days when out on the road, completing 6 to 7 visits per day. Meet with existing customers, strengthening relationships and understanding their needs to maximise sales. * Customer data analysis – identifying spending trends and opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell the product range. * Lead generation – proactively seeking out new business opportunities within your territory and following up on leads provided by the customer service team. * Account management – ensuring customer satisfaction and that solid working relationships are maintained. * Client engagement – reengaging with lapsed clients, rekindling relationships and introducing latest offerings. * Administration – ensuring all administrative tasks and customer follow-ups ae completed in a timely manner. The required traits, skills, and background * To be considered for this role it is essential that you have a minimum of 18 months experience within a similar field based role * Experience working within the textiles industry would be advantageous but is not essential * Experience in selling physical products rather than a service is preferred, but not essential. * Commercial acumen: Ability to analyse customer data and spot opportunities for growth. * Proactive and positive attitude: You’re a go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. * Highly organised: You can manage a busy schedule of client meetings, admin tasks, and follow-ups. Please note that MPeople recruitment cannot always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept this as not been successful. Mpeople wish you all the best in your job search