If you are an experienced manager or an aspiring professional looking to step up to a management role within the dynamic industrial automation industry, then we have an outstanding opportunity for you. We are looking for a Sales Office Manager to complete our team at Leicester Branch (LE7 7NL)
Who are we?
For over 55 years BPX has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation products - from computers to connectors, from robots to relays, and everything in between.
BPX is the strategic partner to market-leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron, and many more, offering innovative products, solutions, and technical support to thousands of customers UK wide.
Our guiding principle is to Help to Choose - Help to Use and we come to work each day determined to ensure that BPX customers have the most technically and commercially efficient solutions for their applications.
The main duties will include:
* To lead the team to achieve their individual goals as well as the wider branch, region, and
* company objectives
* Ensure quotations and orders are followed up and processed accurately in a timely manner.
* Reviewing customer accounts and working with the Finance department to reduce invoices in
* query and aged debt.
* Managing supplier relationships and sharing supplier information where appropriate.
* Maintain existing and develop new customer relationships.
* To support the Regional Manager in growing and developing the branch.
* Manage workforce levels and holiday approvals for the branch team
* Assist the Regional Manager in recruiting new members to the branch when required.
* Undertake regular team and individual progress meetings.
* Ensure all team members are fully trained on company processes and procedures.
* Oversee branch administration ensuring excellent customer service is achieved.
* Review branch reports regularly and take appropriate action, where required
* Engage with and support marketing initiatives
* Work alongside the Business Development team to maximise sales and customer service levels.
The skills required to be successful in this role are:
* Ability to lead and develop a successful team through coaching, mentoring, and performance
* management
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Industrial Automation and control industry would be
* advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
* High level of sales and business acumen
* Good time management and organisation to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
* IT literate (MS Word, Excel & Outlook) and experience in CRM / ERP
* Ability to multi-task and remain calm in all situations
* Passion for sales combined with the ability to make sound commercial decisions;
* Ability to embrace and manage change independently
* Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with our colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
* Be happy to work in a busy, fast-paced, and varied environment;
* Forward thinking looking to continually improve the way we do things
Benefits
By working as part of the BPX team, you will receive the following benefits:
* 31 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Sales incentive scheme
* Salary sacrifice pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Recruitment referral bonus
* Free onsite parking
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Health club and Gym corporate discounts
