Distributor and Sales Manager

Luton Bennett; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking a Distributor and Sales Manager to develop and grow its distribution network in the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have substantial sales experience in technical industries like biotechnology or brewing, with a focus on managing distributor relationships. This role offers an attractive salary package, including profit share and generous leave. International travel is expected 25-50% of the time.

Benefits

Generous Company Profit Share

1,000 Gifted Company Shares

Up to 26 Days Holiday

Company Pension (Employer Pays 8%)

Life Insurance (4x Salary)

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales management or distributor relations.
• Experience in technical industries such as biotechnology or brewing.
• Ability to manage distributor relationships and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the company's distribution network in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Manage existing distributor relationships to maximize sales.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline and deliver proposals.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Business development

International sales

Job description

Distributor and Sales Manager

Manchester - International Travel

Up to £60,000 DOE + Generous Company Profit Share (Paid 2x Yearly) + 1,000 Gifted Company Shares + 20 Days Holiday (Increasing to 26 Days with Service) + Bank Holidays + Additional Time Off Over Christmas (Up to Extra 5 Days) + Company Pension (Employer Pays 8%) + Life Insurance (4x Salary) + Income Protection + Free Onsite Parking + Employee Assistance Package

Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours per Week

Distributor and Sales Manager required for a market leading engineering company who are at the forefront of technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employee owned and focused company with over 35 years of experience in the market.

This role would suit an experienced Sales Manager or Distributor Manager with experience working in a technical industry such as biotechnology or brewing or similar. You will hold international sales experience working with distributors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and growth of the company's distribution network in the Asia‑Pacific region. You will both manage existing distributor relationships and maximize the company's presence to increase sales.

Distributor and Sales Manager Role:

• Building and manage sales pipeline
• Develop existing relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Deliver sales presentations and proposals
• Travel internationally 25-50% of the time

Distributor and Sales Manager Candidate:

• Experienced Sales or Distributor Manager
• Experience in a technical industry – bioprocessing, biotechnology or brewing
• International sales experience