Sales Manager

Position: Sales Manager (Permanent)
Location: Meadowhall

Are you an experienced sales professional in the greeting cards and gifts industry looking for your next step?
Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected and well established market leader, to recruit a dynamic and driven Sales Revenue & Relationship Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. The successful candidate will act as the public face of our client’s company and drive growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with extensive greeting card and/ or giftware industry experience who is ready to take ownership of revenue development and relationship management at the highest level.
The key focus of this role is to develop and maintain research and development programmes to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides a leading-edge service and retains its USP and competitivity.
As Sales Manager, you will:

* Lead, develop and motivate a sales and marketing team

* Oversee brand development and representation with a strong focus on relationships

* Drive revenue growth through strategic partnership planning and execution

* Build strong relationships with key accounts and identify new business opportunities

* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead

* Recruit new members and set ambitious goals for member recruitment and sales

* Arrange regular supplier meetings and negotiate with potential new suppliers

* Research and develop additional growth opportunities

* Represent the company at events, trade shows and conferences

* Oversee planning and execution of major events

* Contribute to and supervise marketing activities, including newsletters, website, and promotional campaigns

* Produce reports for quarterly board meetings and ensure smooth member administration
We’re looking for a Sales Manager who:

* Has proven sales management experience within the greeting cards and gifts industry – essential

* Possesses excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

* Holds a degree-level qualification in marketing (or equivalent experience)

* Is commercially astute, strategic, and passionate about driving growth

* Thrives in a leadership role and enjoys representing the company publicly

* Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about growth

* Wants to be part of a creative and innovative company with a strong market presence

* Enjoys a supportive culture that values your ideas and career aspirations

* Will be rewarded with competitive salary, bonus structure, private health insurance and potential progression opportunities
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment