Job Description

Job Title:

Sales Manager

Location:

Swansea, Llansamlet

Salary:

32,000 - 35,000 based on experience.

Reports to:

Senior Operations Managers.

Hours:

Full-time (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)

About Us

We are a leading manufacturer of bespoke GRP enclosures and buildings, supplying industrial sectors across the UK. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and innovation. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our sales department and drive growth.

Role Overview

The Sales Manager will play a hands-on role in securing orders, quoting work, and managing customer relationships. This is a key position requiring close coordination with our design, production, and scheduling departments to ensure accuracy of quotations, clarity of communication, and reliability of lead times.

The successful candidate will lead sales activity across the business, supported by generic admin staff and a Project Coordinator (based in design) who will assist with drafting quotations and processing orders. You'll also be expected to produce regular reports and updates for the Senior Operations Managers.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and lead all sales activity, from initial enquiry to secured order Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Identify and pursue new customer opportunities across target sectors Accurately quote works with support from admin and technical teams Liaise with design, manufacturing, and scheduling teams to confirm accurate lead times and production capacity Oversee customer communication to ensure expectations are set and met professionally Attend site meetings and client visits when required Provide regular sales performance reports and pipeline updates to senior management Identify new markets, opportunities, and potential partnerships Contribute to improving internal sales processes and customer experience Work collaboratively with admin staff and project coordinators to manage workload and ensure consistency in customer communication

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or industrial products Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain long-term relationships Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and sharepoint. Self-motivated and target-driven with excellent organisational skills Comfortable with technical product details and solution-based selling Experience in a leadership or team management role Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client visits

Desirable:

Knowledge of the GRP or industrial enclosures industry would be a distinct advantage. Experience with project-based or custom-build manufacturing sales Competence in reading technical drawings or understanding construction layouts Knowledge of the tendering process for commercial or public sector projects Understanding of modular buildings, enclosures, or prefabricated structures

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role by 23/05/2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have any previous experience in the GRP industry?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Reference ID: Sales Manager (GRP Manufacturing)
Expected start date: 02/06/2025