Reports to: Sales Director
About Us: Cormar Carpet Company is one of the UK’s leading carpet manufacturers, proud to supply award-winning, high-quality carpets to retailers and homeowners nationwide. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer service, we continue to invest in technology and marketing to stay at the forefront of our industry.
The Role: We are looking for a motivated, positive, and enthusiastic individual to join our Senior Sales Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and working with a team of Territory Managers who sell to independent carpet retailers and contractors. Additionally, this role involves supporting the company’s overall sales growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and support a team of Territory Managers across the Eastern region, driving sales to independent carpet retailers and contractors.
- Work closely with the Sales Director and Senior Regional Managers to develop and implement effective sales strategies and growth plans.
- Deliver on key sales targets, ensuring consistent performance and growth within the region.
- Motivate, coach, and develop the sales team to maximise individual and collective potential.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across different levels of the organisation and work effectively as part of a team.
What We're Looking For:
- A highly motivated, positive, and enthusiastic sales leader with a proven track record in managing successful sales teams.
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate plans into effective action.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and perform well under pressure.
- A collaborative team player who can inspire and develop others.
- Experience within the carpet or flooring industry is advantageous but not essential.
- Ideally based within the Eastern region (East Anglia, North London, or East Midlands), or nearby.
Benefits:
- Above average salary and benefits package
- Company Car
- Target related bonus
- Generous pension scheme (after 3 months service)
- 31 days’ holiday pro rata, increasing to 35 after 5 full years’ service
- Private medical care (after 12 months service)
- A welcoming and encouraging workplace
- A substantial discount on our ranges
Please use the form below to apply, or email carla.grant@cormarcarpets.co.uk with your CV and covering letter. Alternatively, write to Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpet Company, Brookhouse Mill, Bury, BL8 4HR
