EMEA Sales Manager (Engineering / Capital Equipment)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an EMEA Sales Manager based anywhere in the UK, with frequent international travel. This role involves leading a high-performing sales team, shaping strategies for market expansion, and building strong relationships in key industries such as automotive and aerospace. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical sales background and proven success in managing multi-country teams, providing a pivotal leadership role in driving growth and success across diverse markets.

Benefits

Car

Bonus / Commission Structure

Pension

Life Assurance

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of driving sales in multinational markets.
• Experience in capital equipment and consumables sales.
• Ability to develop and execute commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Sales Managers across the UK, France & Germany.
• Develop strategies that expand market share and strengthen distributor networks.
• Build key relationships with customers and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Strong sales background within a technical discipline

Proven success managing remote and multi-country sales teams

Strong commercial acumen

Knowledge of automotive or aerospace supply chains

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

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.

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 trends, 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: BBBH

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.