Sales Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Sales Manager Commutable to Fleetwood Client Overview: A private limited company specializing in the manufacture of man-made fibres, particularly high-performance monofilaments. Established in the 80s the company has over three decades of experience in polymer extrusion and fibre technology. Role Overview The Sales Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers in a range of industries requiring Conductive Fibers & Polymers. This position is responsible for meeting quotas to deliver sales goals and profitability, consistently providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities: Hold commercial responsibility for the UK, Europe, and selected Asian accounts, with travel as required. Lead project-based sales activities, ensuring customer needs are met throughout all project stages. Manage a global distribution network, including monthly business reviews and performance monitoring. Provide tailored product recommendations and prepare quotations. Deliver accurate sales and volume forecasts (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually). Align with supply chain, production and logistics to fulfil customer requirements and business targets. Conduct weekly reviews of customer complaints, ensuring prompt analysis, corrective action implementation and resolution – including compensation negotiations where necessary. Maintain an active pipeline of viable new business opportunities with up-to-date status tracking. Report regularly to senior management on account activity, including forecasting, call reports, and business development progress. Prepare and monitor the annual business plan that is aligned with corporate growth strategy. Issue documentation related to customer concerns, product changes, and sample requests. Person Spec: Degree educated (Materials, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred). Proven B2B sales. Knowledge of the man-made fibre market. Detail oriented. Self-motivated to succeed and complete tasks to a high standard. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office. For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application To apply please contact Jason Hutchison Jason.hutchison@listgrove.com 0044 (0) 1789 207070 Why select Listgrove? · Five Decades of Market Intelligence · Unrivalled Industry Networks · Recognised International brand · HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025 Performance through People. Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

Location: Lancashire, GB

Posted Date: 6/7/2025