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Salary- Location: Swindon, SN5
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience and capability
We are seeking a Sales Manager with strong management skills and an engineering background to support our Sales Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in a CNC machining production environment and be capable of reading engineering drawings for the preparation of quotations. This role is office-based and requires a well-presented individual with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Day to Day of the Role:- Create and maintain an efficient system for customer quotations.
- Prepare customer quotations and sales proposals, ensuring they meet both customer and company needs.
- Understand customer requirements and specifications, and have a clear understanding of RFQ applications and/or programs.
- Work closely with the Business Operations Manager, Directors, and Production Team to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Lead specific products from enquiry through to delivery and after-sales support.
- Provide a key point of contact for customers, offering technical support/advice and after-sales service.
- Pursue submitted quotations and secure Purchase Orders.
- Coordinate and expedite customer Purchase Orders to meet agreed dates.
- Update and maintain the NUME computer system to reflect customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor and maintain Sales KPIs, providing regular reports and analysis to Directors.
- Liaise with external authorities for customs/exporting requirements.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues across all departments to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Provide administrative support for customer order procedures using the NUME system.
- Support the Purchasing/General Manager and Quality Manager as required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Experience in a Sales environment within a CNC machining production setting.
- Engineering qualification to read and understand technical drawings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word & Excel, with sound IT and keyboard skills.
- Ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Professional conduct, confidentiality, and discretion are paramount.
- Competitive salary based on experience and capability.
- Full-time position with a 39-hour workweek.
- Office hours from 08:30 am to 17:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 08:30 to 16:00 pm on Friday.
To apply for this Sales Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications should be sent in writing to the provided address, omitting the specific contact person’s name for confidentiality.
