Careers at Willbox

Sales Manager

Job Summary

Location:
Southampton Shipping Container Hire & Sales
Division:
Container Sales
Salary range:
Negotiable depending on experience
Contract period:
Full time (40 hours per week)
Work schedule:
Monday to Friday

About Us

Willbox® has 25+ years experience in container hire, and new & used shipping container sales. Recognised as one of Britain’s leading container suppliers, Willbox® is renowned for its excellent customer service and professionalism. The company has over 20 locations nationwide, and is a growing business with a loyal customer base across a number of sectors. Willbox Ltd is part of the Williams Shipping Group which was founded in 1894. The company is proud of its reputation of being a trusted and honest business, providing an exceptional level of customer service.

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The main responsibilities of the role include:

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and support the internal sales team in their day-to-day activities, ensuring high performance and customer service standards.
  • Oversee procurement of container stock—including placing factory orders in China, monitoring shipments, and coordinating arrival and allocation across UK depots.
  • Handle key account management and build lasting relationships with clients, suppliers, and depot partners.
  • Work with the account managers on business development—visiting new and existing customers, suppliers, and depots to maintain and grow business opportunities.
  • Implement and refine operational processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience across the sales lifecycle.
  • Conduct daily team meetings to review active jobs, pipeline opportunities, and customer feedback.
  • Provide accurate sales and stock reporting using KPIs and metrics; prepare weekly performance updates for senior leadership.
  • Take full responsibility for managing the sales division P&L—ensuring cost control, identifying efficiencies, and aligning budgets with business goals.
  • Represent Willbox at industry events, trade shows, and supplier visits both in the UK and internationally.
  • Set strategic goals in collaboration with the General Manager and directors, and drive continuous improvement across the division.

Daily duties include:

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely withcompany directors, the Sales Manager will take full ownership of the salesoperation, managing a small but dynamic team responsible for the full salescycle—from enquiry to delivery. You’ll oversee container procurement fromChina, manage stock across multiple UK depots, and ensure operational alignmentwith commercial targets. This role combines leadership, process optimisation,supplier and client management, and strategic input into the company’s direction.

Candidate specification:

Benefits:

Company life assurance 

Pension scheme 

Staff wellness scheme 

22 days annual leave as well as Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)

Company social events 

Free parking 

Experience:

Required skills:

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record in sales team leadership and managing full sales cycles (quotation to delivery).
  • Strong background in B2B account management, preferably in industrial products, logistics, or capital equipment sectors.
  • Experience in stock control and international procurement (particularly sourcing from Chinese manufacturers).
  • Financially literate with experience managing a division-level P&L and using data to inform decisions.
  • Adept at designing and implementing efficient business processes.
  • Professional and confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate at director/C-level.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.
  • IT proficient, including strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM desirable.
  • Comfortable with UK travel and occasional international trips for supplier and trade visits.

Licence Certification:

Reference ID:

SM - SOU - 200625

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About Willbox

Willbox, part of the Williams Shipping Group, has over 25 years’ experience in container hire and new and used shipping container sales. We can supply containers to meet any need, including site accommodation, storage, and bespoke containers modified to your requirements, and our consultancy service is here to help you make the best choice.

We deliver nationwide from over 20 depots across the country – contact us now for fast and efficient container services.

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RoSPA
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
British Association of Removers
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
M P B A
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Road Haulage Association
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