UK Sales Manager

As Sales Manager, your primary task will be to identify and approach new customers. You will build and maintain strong customer relationships by meeting their needs through regular telephone and email communication. In addition, you will visit existing customers to ensure effective follow-up and maintain cooperation.

The position reports to General Manager UK and is based at our Sheffield Service Center.

The main functions of the role are divided into the following areas:

• Responsible for sales of stainless steel and high performance alloys within the UK market.
• Research and understand the market.
• Develop a sales strategy for the designated district and your geographic market.
• Prepare budgets for your customer portfolio and monitor deviations in purchasing behavior.
• Maintain and develop your customer portfolio and adjust your sales strategy accordingly.

Day-to-day tasks include:

• Identify new business opportunities including new markets, new clients, and new products and services.
• Process requests, create offers, and follow up.
• Conduct market analysis to better understand market dynamics, competition, customer preferences, and trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Attend exhibitions and events to help promote the business.
• Possess a strong understanding of the company’s products and the competition in the marketplace.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this position, we are looking for an ambitious and curious person with sales experience, preferably within the B2B market. You should be eager to learn and develop continuously, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and feel comfortable working both independently and in a team. You should be motivated by being responsible for your own market. Experience or interest in technical fields, especially within the steel industry, is an advantage. Experience from construction, energy and heavy industry, marine, and other industries is also relevant.

In addition, you should have the following qualifications:

• Technical insight and interest.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with IT systems.

What we offer:

This is an exciting and independent position with varied challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development. We have a flat organizational structure and a culture that values excellent service, also among colleagues.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or if you have any questions about the position or the company, please get in touch!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Wholesale Metals and Minerals