Sales Manager - Swindon

Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 5.00pm

About Us

Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.

We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.

Our Swindon branch reflects the core values that define Oadby Plastics: Attitude, Behaviour, and Culture. These values shape how we work together and how we support our customers every day. Guided by our vision of Customer Service Excellence, we provide a modern, well equipped environment where professionalism and collaboration thrive.

At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. Were proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward thinking business.

What you will be doing

As Sales Manager, you will lead and develop the branch sales team in a consultative sales approach to maximise sales performance, customer satisfaction, and long term growth. Youll be responsible for driving daily sales activity, building strong commercial disciplines, and developing key customer relationships, while working closely with the Branch Manager to support the overall success of the branch. This role combines hands on sales leadership, people development, and strategic account management, with a strong focus on processes and collaboration. In everything you do, youll help uphold the companys mission, vision, and values, supporting the bigger picture of our business.

You day to day responsibilities include: -

Lead and manage daily branch sales activity to hit targets

Build and maintain key customer service and relationships through regular engagement

Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and win new business

Monitor pipeline, forecasting, and CRM accuracy

Work closely with the Branch Manager to embed strong commercial disciplines

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What are we looking for

Were looking for a commercially minded individual who takes ownership of daily branch sales activity and delivers results through clear communication, strong customer relationships, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Youll lead by example with professionalism and accountability, supporting continuous improvement while driving performance and process discipline. This role offers exciting future development, with its natural next step being progression into a Branch Manager position.

To be successful in this role, youll need the following:

Proven experience in a senior sales role

Strong ability to drive sales performance and meet targets

Ability to manage B2B accounts and identify growth opportunities

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness within a branch-based operation

Background in manufacturing, distribution, or trade environment is desirable

Benefits

Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Company profit share scheme

Hours 8.30am 5.00pm

Pension

Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service

Life assurance

Free car parking

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Long service awards

Free eye tests

Employee referral scheme

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed any candidates being recommended by our current employees, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.

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