Sales General Manager

Sales General Manager Location: Suffolk Salary: Circa £65k - £85k Base + Bonus + Package Role Overview The Sales General Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire UK-wide distribution business, driving growth and sales, operational efficiencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing a robust strategic sales and growth strategy while ensuring thatthe business remains a quality-focused and customer-centric organisation. Responsibilities Provide strong leadership to the management team, ensuring alignment with the company's vision, values, and strategic goals. Take a hands on approach to growth and sales. Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth running of the UK-wide distribution network, including logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, and driving operational efficiencies across all areas of the business. Develop and implement a robust strategic sales and growth plan, aimed at expanding market share, enhancing profitability, and driving long-term business success. Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify new business opportunities, target markets, and customer segments. Monitor market trends and competitor activities to ensurethe company remains competitive and responsive to industry changes. Drive operational excellence by implementing processes and systems that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall business performance. Utilise data and analytics to make informed decisions that optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution network. Ensure the companys resources are allocated effectively, maintaining a high level of service delivery across all regions. Maintainthe companies commitment to quality and customer satisfaction by ensuring all products and services meet the highest standards. Work closely with the customer service and support teams to resolve issues, improve response times, and enhance the overall customer experience. Implement quality management practices that ensure continuous improvement and compliance with industry regulations and standards. Experience Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the right talent is in place to support the companys growth and operational goals. Experience of growth and sales leadership, hands-on examples of originating opportunities and adopting a new business approach to business management leadership. Lead by example, setting high standards for ethical behavior, integrity, and performance. Proven experience in a senior general management role within a UK-wide distribution or logistics business. Strong track record of successfully managing large-scale operations, with a focus on efficiency, process improvement, and cost management. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve high levels of performance. Experience in developing and implementing strategic sales and growth plans that drive business success. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse market trends, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. Ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution, ensuring plans are effectively implemented and deliver results. In-depth understanding of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution processes. Proven ability to drive operational efficiencies, implement process improvements, and optimise resource allocation. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business Management or a related field Relevant professional certifications in management, logistics, or operations (e.g., CILT, APICS) are advantageous. TPBN1_UKTJ