Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in sales management, preferably in hygiene or related industries., Strong leadership and team development skills., Excellent strategic planning and forecasting abilities., Educational background in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop the sales team to achieve targets.

Translate business goals into actionable sales plans and oversee execution.

Negotiate with key customers to secure strategic deals.

Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform business decisions.

Job description

National Sales Manager

About the Role

Want to work for a global organisation that focuses on health & hygiene? A company where there are Plenty® of opportunities to develop and grow? If so lets TORK®……

We're looking for a confident, talented leader to join our team reporting to the Professional Hygiene Commercial Director. Your role as Sales Manager will be to plan, direct and monitor the sales teams’ activities. To identify business opportunities and secure achievement of established sales targets according to defined sales processes and strategy.

Our Professional Hygiene Business Unit includes operations in North America and Europe, selling primarily under the TORK brand. TORK is the leading global professional hygiene brand with sales in 110 countries. The TORK brand offers professional hygiene products and solutions to customers ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, and industrial and kitchen wipers, as well as intelligent washroom dispensing systems. 

This is a remote based role that be based anywhere in the UK.

What You Will Do

Direct and develop the sales organisation to maximize structure, talent, and results.
Coach team members to sharpen sales techniques and consistently exceed targets.
Translate business goals into actionable sales plans and oversee daily execution.
Forecast sales, manage budgets, and adapt strategies based on performance insights.
Optimise resource allocation using customer segmentation to boost efficiency.
Negotiate with key customers to secure strategic deals and long-term value.
Contribute to sales, marketing, pricing, and distribution strategies.
Ensure customer profitability and long-term satisfaction.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform business decisions.
Play a key role in shaping strategic direction through data-driven insights.

Who You Are

You're a strategic powerhouse with unstoppable drive. You read the market like a map, lead with precision, and inspire performance that goes beyond numbers. Your client relationships are built on trust and results, and your decisions are fuelled by insight—not guesswork. You thrive in pace, adapt like a pro, and turn challenges into smart, commercial wins. Communication? Clear. Confident. Persuasive. You're not just leading a team—you’re igniting one.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

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