National Sales Manager – Outdoor Playground Equipment

National Sales Manager – Playground Equipment Job Title: National Sales Manager – Outdoor Playground Equipment Job reference Number: 150124-3599-26131 Industry Sector: Schools & Nurseries, Local Authorities, Parish Councils, Landscape Architects, Leisure Operators and Community Groups Area to be covered: National Based: Midlands Remuneration: £55,000-£70,000 + £25,000-£30,000 Commission Benefits: Fully expensed car or £700 car allowance & full benefits The role of the National Sales Manager – Outdoor Playground Equipment will involve: Field based sales management position, overseeing the design, manufacture and install of outdoor playground equipment Managing a team of six field sales professionals nationally targeting local authorities, but also schools & nurseries, parish councils, landscape architects and leisure operators Responsible for a turnover of approx. £9m 90% coaching, mentoring and developing the field sales team, 10% direct selling, building relationships with key customers Working with product development team to identify market trends Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics Strong IT skills with an interest in improving efficiencies by digitalisation The ideal applicant will be a National Sales Manager – Outdoor Playground Equipment with: Proven track record in managing a field sales team (open to regional) Ideally structured (blue chip) sales training e.g. Coca-Cola, Yellow Pages, Hilti etc. Ideally at least some customer experience within local authorities, schools & nurseries, parish councils, landscape architects or leisure operators Must understand sales processes Not afraid of hard graft New business mentality Proven coach, mentor and trainer of field sales staff High energy levels/ on the up in career Knowledge of outdoor playground equipment although ideal is not required as full product training will be provided Not job hoppers/ journey men Computer literate The Company Established 40 years+ Privately held, family-owned 15m+ turnover 100+ employees #J-18808-Ljbffr