Job Description

About Us:

At Fun & Active Playgrounds, we're passionate about helping schools create inspiring, engaging and active outdoor spaces for children. We're known for our vibrant playground markings and are now expanding into high-quality playground equipment installations. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and energetic Sales Manager to help drive this next chapter.

The Role:

As our Sales Manager, you'll play a vital role in growing both our established playground markings offering and our exciting new playground equipment range. You'll meet with schools and other educational clients -- both virtually and in person -- to understand their needs, build strong relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that transform their outdoor spaces.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the full sales process from initial enquiry through to closing deals and handing over to the delivery team Conducting virtual consultations with playground markings customers and providing expert advice Visiting schools and sites to support and sell our playground equipment range Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the growth of our equipment division Building and maintaining long-term relationships with schools, councils and key decision-makers Preparing proposals and presentations, with support from our design and operations teams Providing regular sales updates and forecasts to senior management

About You:

Proven experience in a sales role, ideally in education, outdoor play, sports or construction sectors Confident in delivering both virtual and in-person presentations and consultations Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence and comfortable with regular travel to client sites

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and commission structure Company car or car allowance Pension scheme and other benefits Supportive and friendly team culture The chance to help shape and grow a key part of the business

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about helping schools create fun and active spaces and you're excited to lead the growth of our equipment range, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter to greg@fun-play.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Benefits:

Additional leave
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9FX

Reference ID: Sales manager