National Sales Manager

National Sales Manager (Hybrid working)

Company based in Bradford, West Yorkshire

Are you a sales professional looking to expand your skills, and ready to make a significant impact to the ongoing success of our National Accounts department?

This brand new and exciting National Sales Manager role has arisen due to Driver Hire’s advancement in its customer recruitment software solution. This newly introduced online platform (or ‘Vendor Management System’ (VMS) has immense potential within the market - we have already received exceptional feedback from existing customers.

We’re now looking for someone to help us capitalise on this success. By leveraging your insights into the platform, as a new National Sales Manager you will use your consultative sales techniques to innovatively sell the product, addressing the challenges that many of our potential clients face.

Whilst this will be your primary focus, you will work alongside a team of hard-working, motivated and experienced national account managers and build on existing customer relationships, providing you the freedom to explore various avenues for growth and help to steer our ongoing success and profitability.

This National Sales Manager role also provides the opportunity to lead and mentor a Sales Executive so would be suitable for someone who has previous management experience, or someone who is eager to take this next step up in their career.

Your Responsibilities

• Showcase, advocate, and sell recruitment products/services through compelling proposals to both existing and potential customers
• Collaborate with your National Sales Executive to oversee the complete sales cycle, from initial prospecting to negotiation and contract finalisation, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes
• Mentor, guide, and develop the Sales Executive under your supervision
• Devise and execute effective sales strategies to propel sustained business growth, consolidating our position as industry frontrunners
• Foster and nurture relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Represent our brand and services with professionalism and expertise, delivering persuasive pitches and proposals
• Work closely with the Account Management Team to ensure seamless delivery of recruitment solutions to our valued clients

Qualifications for Success

To excel in this National Sales Manager role, we're seeking individuals who are driven, target-oriented, and possess a proven track record in sales. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated success in a sales capacity, preferably within the realms of recruitment, logistics, or software
• Proficiency in effectively engaging and influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Strong business acumen and strategic prowess, coupled with a results-driven mindset
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous work environment
• Proactive and adaptable problem-solving approach, coupled with the resilience and determination to overcome challenges in a competitive landscape

Due to the nature of this role, it may suit someone who has previously worked as a business development manager, recruitment consultant, internal recruiter / talent acquisition, account manager, sales executive etc.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package £45-55k p.a.
• Hybrid working (home-based and office-based)
• Lucrative commission structure on all generated business
• Company car provided
• Regular internal and external training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits scheme offering retail and gym discounts, virtual GP services, and healthcare reimbursements for dental, optical, and physio treatments for you and your dependents
• Generous holiday entitlement, including 33 days off (inclusive of Bank Holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday
• Optional paid day off annually for volunteering in your local community.

Why Choose Driver Hire Group Services:

Driver Hire is proudly celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year - as the leading force in specialist transport and logistics recruitment. What really sets us apart is our people – we are a vibrant, passionate team dedicated to excellence, collaboration and growth, whilst making sure we find time to have fun along the way.

If you're ready to embark on a journey with a company that values your growth and achievements, we'd love to hear from you. This really is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career and be part of our digital recruitment journey.

How to Apply:

Ready to join the team as our new National Sales Manager? We’d love to hear from you today!

Please note, we aim to get back to successful candidates within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us by then, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.