Sales Manager

Job description

Sales Manager

Location: Ledbury (Office-based when not visiting customers)

Cleftbridge Ltd has been trading for over 40 years as a coating specialist company in the commercial application of coatings and finishes to a wide variety of customer components and products for a number of industries as diverse as automotive, interior design, medical, construction and engineering.

The company’s aim is to provide an exceptional service, in the application of coatings through the use of skills, knowledge and technology that provides customers with innovative, leading edge solutions to their needs.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sales Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, strengthening existing customer relationships, and driving sustainable revenue growth. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of market trends within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve business targets.
• Prepare and present monthly sales reports, annual forecasts, and performance analysis.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, research, and proactive outreach.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction, retention, and repeat business.
• Manage customer enquiries and prepare quotations.
• Liaise closely with factory management to understand customer requirements and develop tailored processes and solutions.
• Conduct market research to monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving customer needs.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, conferences, and networking functions.
• Cover office duties when required.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the coatings or coatings applications industry.
• Exposure to or familiarity with manufacturing environments.
• Excellent IT skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels.
• Flexible, resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving our business forward within a collaborative and innovative environment that values growth and continuous improvement.

This position is based at our office in Ledbury. You will be expected to work from the office when not visiting customers.

Salary 40k-45k plus bonus and car allowance.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ledbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English