Company Head Office Location: Merton Business Park, Foxholes Road, Leicester, LE3 1THPrimary Work Location:

Hybrid – Leicester Head Office/MobileSalary:

Dependant on experience + Car Allowance, + Generous Profit-Sharing SchemeHours:

35 hours per week – Monday to FridayStart Date:

Immediate (subject to notice periods)Merton Group UK Ltd is a long-standing, successful organisation that continues to grow year on year.We need an ambitious Sales leader who can define strategy, lead from the front and drive MGUK sales forward.MGUK are looking to continue our development as major suppliers to the Contract Cleaning and Facility Management sector whilst maintaining our trusted reputation as a UK based Disposable Paper Manufacturer and Cleaning and Hygiene product supplier, including comprehensive own label ranges.The focus of this role is people – our Sales Department need a hands-on, forward-thinking leader, brimming with ideas and hungry for growth, to help them succeed.You will be expected to exceed Sales Targets and objectives by creating, growing and defining added value relationships with key business contacts from Procurement to Stakeholder level.We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual who understand the importance of exceeding customer expectations. A talented professional who knows what it takes to deliver an exceptional service. Pro-active in nature and driven to lead a team in exceeding profit targets, to contribute towards the company’s objectives and further their careers within a rewarding and challenging environment.This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take ownership of a great Team and achieve significant growth within a growing organisation.As the Group Sales Manager, you will report to the Managing Director and the Board.As the Group Sales Manager, you will be based at the MGUK Head Office but with significant field activity as required.Key Responsibilities:You will…Manage the MGUK Sales DepartmentDevelop and deliver the MGUK Sales StrategyKnow the numbers – working to exceed targets whilst understanding all metrics and contributing factorsCreate ideas, content and collateral to showcase the Company and support the sales processInfluence Company direction and development including product development and servicesMaximise the generation of profitable sales to aid growth and reinvestmentOversee the Customer relationships including some direct responsibilitiesWork closely with operational colleagues to ensure that account execution exceeds customer expectationsStart new relationships with new clients and prospect opportunitiesLead from the front with a infectiously positive attitudeThe Candidate:You will need…A strong understanding of how to promote products and manage customersMarket understanding and insightThe ability to review data and understand complexities on all sides whilst creating suitable sales and marketing strategiesExperience in Managing TeamsDemonstrable success in SalesData manipulation skills – an Excel ‘wizard’ would be beneficialInfluencing, negotiation and financial skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of advertising and promotional strategiesExcellent interpersonal skills and a positive, infectiously enthusiastic attitudeIn addition, you will be…A fluent presenter and communicator.Able to negotiate trading terms in line with MGUK company policy.Everyday computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, with desirable experience using CRM/ERP Software).An excellent negotiator who can balance the requirements of both the company and the client to achieve desired results.Confident and articulate in all forms of communication and able to adapt their style to suit each situation or audience.Striving for development both personally at MGUK and for MGUK as a growing businessIn return we offer:A strong basic salary – Dependent on ExperienceGenerous Profit-Sharing SchemePension SchemeFuel CardTablet PC and Mobile phone28 Days Annual Leave (including BH), increasing with length of service, plus 3 Customary Days at ChristmasIf you would like to learn more about who

MGUK are, and what we do, please watch our short introduction animation available here.To apply for this position

please forward your CV and covering letter torecruitment@mertongroup.co.uk or alternatively send to The Personnel Department, Merton Group, Merton Business Park, Foxholes Road, Leicester LE3 1TH.

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