Sales Manager

Main Duties

About us

With 140+ years of heritage, Empee is a leading UK B2B fabric wholesaler, trusted by retailers, designers, and manufacturers in both the fashion and craft industries. We’re currently undergoing a bold rebrand and digital transformation to reshape the future of textile wholesale and elevate the customer experience.

We’re looking for a motivated, commercially sharp, client-focused Sales Manager to help drive revenue, deepen customer relationships, and play a key role in our next chapter of growth. Role will be focused on our enterprise customer segment.

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing B2B environment with a loyal customer base
• Enjoy mentored closely by CEO and working with energetic Sales team with opportunities for growth
• Opportunity to nurture own sales portfolio within well-established name in the textile industry

Job Summary
As Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving revenue and deepening client relationships. You’ll manage a portfolio of B2B clients, uncover new business opportunities, and help shape a best-in-class customer experience through proactive sales, strategic account management, and regular in-person visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationships & Account Management – Manage and grow a portfolio of B2B clients, building long-term relationships, understanding their evolving needs, and identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities through regular communication and performance reviews.
• Sales Development & Revenue Generation – Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, outbound engagement, and industry networking to drive revenue growth and expand market share.
• Client Visits & On-Site Service – Plan showroom appointments and conduct monthly sales trip to build relationships and identify growth opportunities with professional, responsive service.
• Sales Forecasting & Reporting – Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activity within internal systems and participate in quarterly sales review.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with internal departments including buying & merchandising, marketing and warehouse departments to ensure alignment of strategy, consistency of service, and effective issue resolution.

Skills and Experience Required

What you’ll bring

• Entry level sales experience (B2B or related fields preferred)
• Valid UK driving license and flexibility for travel
• Proficient with CRM and digital sales tool
• Strong communicator with persuasive client-facing skills
• Commercially sharp and target-driven