National Sales Manager - Specialist Seating / Furniture

National Sales Manager - Specialist Seating / Furniture

Location: Midlands / National. Territory: UK & Ireland, with direct responsibility for key accounts across the Midlands. Benefits: Company van, phone and laptop.

Trusted Recruiter Ltd is recruiting on behalf of an established UK manufacturer within the specialist seating and furniture sector.

Due to continued growth, our client is creating a brand-new National Sales Manager position to lead and develop its field sales operation across the UK and Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional or sales manager who wants to play a key role in shaping the future commercial strategy of an established business.

Initially, this will be a hands-on sales leadership position, managing a team of three field-based sales professionals while personally developing key accounts across the Midlands. You will work closely with the Managing Director on sales strategy, growth plans, team development and the wider direction of the business.

The Role

• Managing, coaching and developing a growing team of currently three field-based sales professionals.
• Developing and implementing the national sales strategy alongside the Managing Director.
• Managing and growing key dealer, distributor and retail accounts across the Midlands.
• Identifying opportunities to win back previous customers and reactivate dormant accounts.
• Setting clear regional objectives and monitoring individual and team performance.

The Candidate

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within specialist seating, furniture, mobility, healthcare equipment or a closely related market, with a strong background in B2B sales through dealers, distributors, retailers or reseller networks, ideally with experience managing or developing a field-based sales team.

Package

£60k - £65k basic salary, negotiable depending on experience. £15,000 On target earnings. Company van. Company phone. Laptop.