Sales Manager

Sales Manager

What comes along with the Sales Manager role - 

At Cooneen Group, we prioritise employee wellbeing and development. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 35 days annual leave
• Private healthcare cash plan (including dependents)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and filtered water
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Royal London pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Employee social club

We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to support the Business Development Director in leading the day-to-day operations of our sales function at our Fiovemiletwon Head Office. This is a pivotal role focused on driving pipeline performance, coordinating customer engagement, and delivering against annual sales and margin targets.

What is needed with for the Sales Manager role

Essential

• Experience in sales or business development within a manufacturing business.
• Proven track record of leading teams and achieving sales targets
• Strong capability in managing sales pipelines, reporting, and structured processes
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills

Desirable 

• Experience in textiles, garments, workwear, or related industries
• Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline management tools
• Experience supporting Business Development or Sales functions
• Exposure to European or multi-country markets

Key Responsibilities of the Sales Manager

• Support the Business Development Director in the day-to-day management of the sales function
• Lead and coordinate a team of 5 sales professionals, including remote members
• Own and manage the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and progression
• Drive accountability to meet sales targets and maintain strong CRM discipline
• Identify and address risks or stalled opportunities
• Ensure consistent customer engagement throughout the sales process
• Act as the key link between Sales and internal teams (Technical, Production, Finance, etc.)
• Coordinate inputs for proposals, tenders, and submissions, ensuring timely delivery
• Monitor live opportunities and ensure follow-up actions are completed
• Support continuous improvement and effective ways of working
• Comply with company policies and complete other duties as required

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. A full specification is available on shortlisting. 

About The Cooneen Group

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating across global clothing markets, delivering innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, reliable supply chains. Each business unit focuses on providing high-quality garment solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.