Sales Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Frank Key has been built on family values since 1907 and we’re proud to have committed employees with long service, fantastic knowledge and to have a reputation for how we do business. Our mission is to always fully understand and then exceed our customers’ needs.
Working Hours:
42.5 hours Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 5.00pm (1 hour unpaid break) and 17 Saturdays 7.30am to 12.00pm
What you'll be doing:
We are looking for a professional who has the skills and experience to lead a sales team, over a number of sites, in maximising sales and margin opportunities in order to deliver our sales plan.
The successful candidate will collaborate with Branch Managers to review sales activities and set actions to ensure targets are achieved and work with the sales team to develop ideas for enhancing sales and margin.
You'll review the Sales Plan monthly to ensure positive activities are reinforced and unsuccessful ones are identified.
You'll liaise with marketing and purchasing on new sales incentives and create good communication with all departments to develop a positive sales ethos throughout the Company.
You'll take ownership of our CRM system and ensure it is being used effectively by the sales team.
You'll also manage a limited number of key or core accounts and support the finance team with managing the customer stop list.
What you'll need:
Previous experience working in a Builder's Merchants at a managerial level
Proven experience of achieving sales targets and developing strong teams
Knowledge of building materiel's
Excellent IT, organisational and communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Builders Merchant: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Manager roles across Frank Key Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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