Sales Manager

Sales Manager

-50,000 - -60,000 per year

Wigan (Hybrid)

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Sales Manager to work at their facility based near Wigan

Performance Objectives

• As Sales Manager you will take ownership of a defined group of strategic and key accounts in the Industrial bakery manufacturing sector, identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities, to achieve our ambitious budget.
• Reporting to the Sales Director, you will also lead, coach and develop our sales account managers to drive individual and team performance.
• You will combine your strategic mindset, with hands-on execution of the Commercial plan, focusing on lead generation, account relationship development, pipeline management and close collaboration with marketing, NPD and operational colleagues to deliver exceptional results.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in sales, ideally in the ingredients sector
• Commercially minded with the ability to analyse data, build commercial proposals and accurately forecast demand
• Previous management experience leading a team, developing team skills, setting targets and delivering through others.
• We would also like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate they are ready to take the next step into team leadership
• A strong track record in new business generation, account management and pipeline development
• Hands-on and results-driven
• Excellent influencing, communication and relationship-building skills. Comfortable to engage at all levels, internally and externally
• Collaborative mindset, understand the benefit of working closely with other functions for mutual success, happy to lead by example and
• support others to succeed
• Willingness to travel across UK (occasionally overseas) and work flexibly as required
• Full UK driving licence

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Closing Date: 28/05/2026

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