Senior Sales Manager - Schools and Academic Sector

Senior Sales ManagerUp to £65,000 + BenefitsSheffield (commutable distance)This is an opportunity to join a well-established, privately owned business with a strong reputation in the education sector and a genuine ambition to grow.Supplying high-quality school uniform and equipment to schools and parents across the UK, the business has built long-standing relationships, an excellent reputation for service and a loyal customer base. As part of its continued growth, we''re looking to appoint a Senior Sales Manager who can lead from the front, develop the existing sales team and play a key role in winning new business.This isn''t a role where you''ll simply manage people from the sidelines. We''re looking for someone who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships, identifying opportunities and securing new school partnerships, whilst coaching and developing a small, motivated sales team.For the right individual, there is a clear and genuine route to progress to a Director level as the business continues to grow.The RoleReporting into the senior leadership team, you''ll take responsibility for both sales performance and business development.Your responsibilities will include:Leading, coaching and developing a team of five to six sales professionalsDriving new business by developing relationships with schools and securing approved supplier statusManaging and developing a portfolio of existing customer relationshipsIdentifying opportunities to grow market share within ..... full job details .....