Sales Manager

We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to support the Business Development Director in the operational management of the sales team to achieve annual sales and margin targets. Acting as a central point within the sales function, you will ensure sales pipeline activity and customer engagement are coordinated and consistently followed through to ensure the achievement of Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Director day-to-day in the operational management of the Business Development function


• Manage and coordinate a team of 5 sales personnel (including remote members)


• Ensure opportunities are tracked, progressed, and achieved.


• Own the central sales pipeline, tracking performance and driving accountability


• Drive CRM discipline and data accuracy


• Identify risks and stalled opportunities, escalating where required


• Drive consistent progression of sales activity and customer engagement across the pipeline


• Act as a key link with Technical, Sourcing and Quality, Production, Bid Management, and Finance departments as required.


• Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated internally


• Coordinate inputs for customer proposals, tenders, and submissions, ensuring timely delivery


• Track progress across live opportunities and ensure follow-up actions are completed


• Support continuous improvement and efficient ways of working


• Adhere to company policies and procedures


• Undertake additional duties as required

Reward

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and working within a modern and comfortable environment, youll receive 35 days of annual leave, a private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and a lunchtime finish on Fridays.

Facilities on-site include a subsidised canteen, with complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and filtered water provided daily. Other benefits include an employee assistance programme, Royal London pension, paid refer-a-friend scheme, and employee social club.

Essential

• Strong track record of working in a sales or business development environment within a Manufacturing environment.


• Experience managing teams to achieve sales targets


• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders


• Demonstrable organisational and coordination skills


• Proven ability to manage Sales pipelines, reporting, and implementing structured processes


• Experience monitoring sales activity and ensuring consistent progression of opportunities


• High attention to detail with the ability to follow through on actions


• Strong analytical and communication skills


• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred

• Experience in textiles, garments, workwear, or related industries


• Experience supporting Business Development or Sales teams


• Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline management tools


• Exposure to European markets or multi-country operations

About The Cooneen Group

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating across global clothing markets, delivering innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, reliable supply chains. Each business unit focuses on providing high-quality garment solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Skills:
People management KPIs Sales

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