Sales & Marketing Manager

Are you a driven and customer-focused sales and marketing professional? We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a first-class logistics provider in Leicestershire, who are looking for an enterprising Sales & Marketing Manager to join their team.

For this exciting opportunity within a prestigious and progressive business, we are looking for a talented sales and marketing professional who demonstrates a flair for generating business through a range of innovative sales, marketing and social media activity. The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and responding to sales leads and enquiries; making contact with potential and existing customers, and managing each relationship through to sale. You’ll be sales-focused with first class communication skills, and truly excel in establishing rapport with clients through taking a positive, consultative and engaging approach.

This is a truly varied and interesting role, which may involve travel to visit potential clients, networking events, as well as attending exhibitions, conferences and trade shows.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Identifying and generating new leads for the business
• Putting together quotations and sales proposals for prospective clients
• Working as part of a strong internal management team to provide an excellent service proposition
• Promoting and selling the services of the company
• Attending tradeshows and exhibitions representing the company
• Updating the company marketing collateral and image
• Managing the company website and social media

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive previous sales and marketing experience within a 3rd party logistics or contract packaging company
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with initiative and manage workloads
• Comprehensive industry knowledge and commercial acumen
• Diligent, structured, and organised approach to work – with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• A positive and ‘can-do’ attitude with logical problem-solving skills
• Takes pride in work and is thorough, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong PC skills – proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Salary and benefits:

• £40,000 + bonus scheme