Pure is seeking a vibrant and results-oriented Sales Director to join a prominent manufacturing company based in Suffolk.

About You:
Are you driven by success and passionate about contributing to the strategic vision of a thriving manufacturing company? A Sales Manager looking to take your next step and work with a leading Suffolk Business? Then please do get in touch!


Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Contribution: Understand and contribute to the business goals and strategic vision of the company.
Business Development: Manage and support Business Development Managers (BDMs) to achieve business goals, including mentoring, development, and customer visits.
Market Awareness: Stay abreast of market trends, evolving customer needs, and competitor activity to inform business strategies.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Research and Development (R&D) and Technical Departments to identify and develop new and emerging markets
Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire the team towards achieving objectives.
Marketing Strategy: Define marketing strategy in collaboration with the board, and work with the Marketing Manager to execute plans effectively. Review and manage marketing messages to target markets.
Team Management: Oversee administrative staff and their functions, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), day-to-day queries, requests for information, job quoting, and samples.
Pricing Strategy: Take responsibility for setting pricing to achieve desired margins.
Performance Reporting: Report to the Board on the performance of the Sales Department against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
 
Qualification and Skills:

• Proven experience in sales and marketing management, within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent understanding of business goals and the ability to align strategies accordingly.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to analyse market trends and competitor activity.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in setting pricing strategies and achieving desired margins.
• Experience in reporting performance against KPIs.

 
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a successful manufacturing company, I want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a fantastic business and drive growth in dynamic markets.