We are currently recruiting for an experienced SALES/Telesales manager to work with one of the UK's targets supplier of Electrical and Mechanical tools and equipment , who are based in Epping Essex. As Telesales Manager you will manage, motivate and develop the telesales team selling to our national database of dealers/ distributors. Covering the automotive, hire, builder's merchants, industrial supplies sectors. Main responsibilities and duties: * Managing the sales team and all sales activities within the company. * Motivating staff and leading the team to achieve sales targets. * Interviewing and selecting new members of the sales team. * Carrying out sales training with sales executives. * Ensuring all administration for sales is completed effectively. * Setting sales targets and activity key performance indicators. * Reporting on progress towards sales KPI's. * Liaising with other departments within the company. * Chasing leads and following up on opportunities to generate sales. Key Skills required: * Proven track record of successfully managing in-house telesales teams, ideally selling technical or hard goods to stockists rather than end users. * Solid experience selling at national level. * Experience of construction/engineering sales would be advantageous * Experience negotiating wholesale trade agreements with national builder's merchants, buying groups or major DIY companies would be ideal * Highly motivated with a drive to succeed and a passion for sales. * Strong time management and multi-tasking skills * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Computer literate with Microsoft Office systems