EMEA Sales Manager (Engineering / Capital Equipment)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an accomplished EMEA Sales Manager to drive sales in multinational markets. The role involves leading a sales team across the UK, France, and Germany, developing commercial strategies, and building key customer relationships. Suitable candidates should have a strong sales background, preferably in a technical discipline, and experience managing remote teams. This position offers a salary of £90,000 - £110,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Car

Bonus / Commission Structure

Pension

Life Assurance

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in technical discipline/industry required.
• Proven success in capital equipment and consumables sales.
• Experience in driving sales in multinational markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Sales Managers across the UK, France & Germany.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand market share.
• Build and nurture key relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Monitor market dynamics and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strong sales background

Proven success managing remote sales teams

Strong commercial acumen

Knowledge of automotive supply chains

Deep understanding of distribution networks

Job description

EMEA Sales Manager (Engineering / Capital Equipment)

Based anywhere within UK with frequent international travel

£90,000 - £110,000 + Car + Bonus / Commission Structure + Pension + Life Assurance + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you an accomplished Sales Leader from a technical/engineering background, with experience of driving sales in multinational markets?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of materials testing and quality assurance solutions. As EMEA Sales Manager, you'll play a pivotal leadership role within the European senior team, shaping commercial strategy and spearheading expansion across the EMEA and South East Asia regions.

You'll lead a high-performing, regionally dispersed sales team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. Working in close partnership with marketing and product innovation teams, you'll align commercial activity with customer needs and emerging industry trends-translating market insight into tangible growth opportunities.

This organisation is known for its heritage of technical expertise and commitment to innovation across critical industries including automotive, aerospace, and oil & gas. It offers a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth, strategic autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact on an evolving global business.

If you're motivated by developing teams, shaping strategy, and delivering results across diverse international markets, this is the role where you can truly influence direction and success.

The Role

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Sales Managers across the UK, France & Germany


• Develop and execute commercial strategies that expand market share and strengthen distributor and partner networks.


• Build and nurture key relationships with customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders to drive retention and long‑term growth.


• Monitor market dynamics, competitive, and industry forces, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

The Person

• Strong sales background within a technical discipline/industry


• Proven success managing remote and multi-country sales teams


• Strong commercial acumen with experience in capital equipment and consumables sales


• Knowledge of automotive or aerospace supply chains and a deep understanding of industrial distribution networks.

Reference Number: BBBH264999

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Patrick Simper at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.