Biogas Sales Manager

Astute People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Sales Manager to cover the East Midlands and Yorkshire. The role involves developing customer relationships, leading sales activities in the biogas market, and acting as a technical advisor. Ideal candidates will possess experience in renewables, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. A salary range of £50,000-£60,000, plus benefits including a company car and private healthcare, is on offer.

Benefits

Commission structure

Company vehicle

Private medical scheme

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven technical sales experience in renewables, biogas, or the wider energy sector.
• Solid knowledge of biogas policy, regulation, incentives, and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Lead sales activity for the full product portfolio within the biogas market.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience in renewables

Understanding of pumps and feedstock systems

Knowledge of biogas policy and market trends

Commercial awareness and negotiation ability

Confident engagement with stakeholders

Results-driven and self-motivated

Ability to develop long-term partnerships

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business or similar

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading engineering solutions provider within the biogas and wider renewable energy sector, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and professional development, to recruit a Sales Manager covering East Midlands and Yorkshire.

The strategically significant Sales Manager role offers a salary between £50,000-£60,000 including commission, company car, private healthcare and pension.

If you're a Sales Manager looking to join an organisation that places integrity, technical excellence, and people at the heart of its work, submit your CV today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Sales Manager role

• Develop and manage long-term relationships with new and existing customers across Scotland and the North of England.
• Lead sales activity for the full product portfolio within the biogas market, including equipment for feed systems, pumping, maceration, and separation.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, ensuring solutions are well-matched to operational and commercial needs.
• Collaborate closely with the wider biogas sales team to coordinate strategy, share market intelligence and support joint initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of regional sales activity, covering new plant development, retrofit projects and aftermarket opportunities.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities with plant operators, developers, consultants and EPC partners.

Professional qualifications

• Proven technical sales experience in renewables, biogas or the wider energy sector.
• Strong understanding of pumps, feedstock systems and AD process equipment.
• Solid knowledge of biogas policy, regulation, incentives and market trends.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• Credibility when engaging with operators, developers, consultants and industry bodies.
• A well-established biogas network (ideal but not essential).
• A degree in Engineering, Business or similar (preferred, not required).

Personal skills

• Confident engaging with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Able to explain complex technical solutions clearly and with authority.
• Results-driven, self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities.
• Skilled in developing trust, building rapport and creating long-term partnerships.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively as part of a wider sales and engineering team.

Salary and benefits of the Sales Manager - Biogas role

• £50,000-£60,000
• Commission structure
• Company vehicle
• Private medical scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Flexible working arrangements

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