Sales Office Manager.

HV Wooding Ltd has been established in Hythe, Kent for over 50 years. We are a manufacturing business producing bespoke metal components to customer specifications, supplying some of Europe’s largest manufacturers in a cross sector of industries including Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Data Centres, Electrical Switchgear, Renewable Energy and Electric Motors.

In order to support the growth strategy of the company we are looking to create a new role within the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the Sales Department, this is an office-based role with the focus on the development of new business/customers:

The successful candidate will have proven experience in the following:

• Strong experience in a Sales Office Management & Marketing role.
• Proven experience managing the sales pipeline and marketing activity/approach
• Identifying & developing target sectors/customers
• Managing sales teams with demonstrable people management skills
• Supporting external sales team

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the complete enquiry management process.
• Leading, Utilising & Developing the company Marketing activity to improve targeting & lead generation.
• Ensuring that company gross profit guidelines are robust and effective.
• Assist in achieving company targets for sales order input, sales conversion & new business.
• To identify & implement improvements relating to processes and staff development.

You need to:

• Have excellent communication skills with a confident, friendly approach to both internal and external customers.
• Be able to demonstrate good organisational skills.
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, CRM and social media platforms
• Have a methodical approach.
• A 'hunter' mentality with a genuine passion for marketing, sales and customer service.
• Be flexible, reliable and positive.

This is a very active and varied role which requires a proactive approach. You will need to be a strong communicator, previous experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be given.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to develop a good career within our company with competitive rates of pay, death in service benefit after 12 months employment, company contributory pension scheme, supportive and approachable management team in a customer focused company.

If you have the skills and knowledge that this role requires, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and introductory letter to Jennie Olson at jolson@hvwooding.co.uk