Job Title: Sales Manager 
Location: Sudbury
Salary: Negotiable

Company Overview:
My client is a leading manufacturer of PVC-U Windows, Doors, and Conservatories, with a primary focus on the social housing sector. This is not your standard retail sales role—selling to social housing requires a different approach, blending sales expertise with bid writing capabilities. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager or Sales Director who can lead our sales team, drive business growth, and excel in a sales environment that often resembles bid writing more than traditional sales.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement sales strategies tailored to the social housing sector, driving revenue growth and expanding market share.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve targets, while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key social housing clients, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the social housing sector, expanding the company’s client base.
• Bid Writing: Collaborate on or lead the preparation of bids and tenders for social housing projects, ensuring competitive and compelling submissions.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments, particularly in social housing, to inform sales strategies and identify opportunities.
• Sales Forecasting: Prepare sales forecasts, set realistic targets, and manage budgets to ensure profitability and alignment with business goals.
• Product Expertise: Maintain in-depth knowledge of the company’s product offerings, particularly in relation to social housing requirements, and advise clients on the best solutions.
• Reporting: Provide regular sales reports and updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager or Sales Director role within the fenestration industry, preferably with experience in PVC-U windows, doors, and conservatories.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing sales team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a client-focused approach tailored to the needs of social housing clients.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to drive business growth and achieve targets, particularly in a bid-driven sales environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the PVC-U product market and the ability to stay ahead of industry trends, especially within the social housing sector.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience and performance.
• Opportunity to lead a successful team within a reputable company.
• A key role in shaping the future growth of the business, particularly in the social housing sector.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Apply Now:
If you’re a driven and experienced Sales Manager or Sales Director ready to take on a leadership role in a thriving company focused on the social housing sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to our continued success in the fenestration industry.