Sales Manager

Are you an experienced sales professional in the greeting cards and gifts industry looking for your next step? Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected and well established market leader, to recruit a dynamic and driven Sales Revenue and Relationship Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. The successful candidate will act as the public face of our client s company and drive growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with extensive greeting card and/ or giftware industry experience who is ready to take ownership of revenue development and relationship management at the highest level. The key focus of this role is to develop and maintain research and development programmes to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides a leading-edge service and retains its USP and competitivity. As Sales Manager, you will: Lead, develop and motivate a sales and marketing team Oversee brand development and representation with a strong focus on relationships Drive revenue growth through strategic partnership planning and execution Build strong relationships with key accounts and identify new business opportunities Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead Recruit new members and set ambitious goals for member recruitment and sales Arrange regular supplier meetings and negotiate ..... full job details .....