Sales Manager
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- Great Malvern, England, United Kingdom
- Great Malvern, England, United Kingdom
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English Braids Ltd is a privately owned, leading British manufacturer of ropes, cords and braids, operating since 1968 from our production facility in Malvern, Worcestershire. We are a trusted and respected global supplier to a diverse range of markets including Leisure Marine, Commercial Marine, Height Safety, Lifting & Industry, Small and Technical Cords.
We invite you to be part of our established, secure British manufacturing business and to make an impact in traditional, high‑speed production processes.
We are seeking a Sales Manager who is enthusiastic about sailing and is capable of increasing revenue within the Leisure Marine section of the business – encompassing Cruising, Dinghy Ropes, Mooring, OEM/Retail, Classic, Racing and Superyacht Rope. Reporting to the Sales Director, the role will cover all sales‑related activities in this sector, including export, marketing, customer service, strategy, planning, R&D direction, and service levels.
The position is 50% based out of Malvern WR14 1AL, with free on‑site parking, and 50% travel, including overseas visits to clients and trade shows.
Responsibilities
Develop the target market against objectives, including sales export.
Build and maintain close working relationships with customers and targets.
Create and implement a call plan for existing customers.
Promote brand awareness within the target market.
Follow up office quotes with customer visits to build trust.
Implement promotional activities on a monthly basis.
Identify and report on new business opportunities.
Gather information on the competitive landscape.
Maintain a business plan of key targets, existing customers, and the sales pipeline.
Provide weekly reports to the in‑line manager.
Maintain the CRM with key account information.
Complete reports and paperwork on the agreed schedule.
Requirements
Qualification related to Leisure Marine or Engineering (e.g., Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent).
Fifteen years of industry knowledge within a technical sales role, including sales export, to support product development and strategic direction.
Ability to learn technical information quickly, covering fibres and applications.
Sales and marketing experience, with a customer‑centric view of the sales process.
Experience leading and developing a small team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to develop relationships with customers and prospects.
Strong multitasking and organisational skills to achieve sales objectives.
CRM experience.
Good Excel and Word skills.
Analytical aptitude and strong numeracy.
Resilience, calm under pressure, and the ability to influence.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the business.
Fluent in English; knowledge of a second language is beneficial.
Must have a valid driving licence.
Eligible to work in the UK on a permanent, full‑time basis.
Location & Hours Malvern office commutable from Bromyard, Droitwich Spa, Evesham, Hereford, Ledbury, Pershore, Tewkesbury, Worcester.
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30. The role requires frequent travel, including overseas and overnight stays, and occasional work outside standard hours for business needs.
Call to Action If you are interested in helping English Braids Ltd continue our legacy of excellence, please forward your CV together with your current base salary, benefits, notice period, and location.
Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application will not have been successful.
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- English
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