General Manager International Sales Support

Oliver Valves Group; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves Group, a family-owned global valve manufacturer, seeks a General Manager International Sales Support to combine engineering insight with sales leadership. Based in Knutsford, you will evaluate technical and commercial requirements, develop solutions, and move opportunities from enquiry to contract.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Production and Quality, prepare quotations, negotiate terms, manage CRM records, and drive growth across worldwide markets in oil, gas and hydrogen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and customer requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness with quotation and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience using CRM and related business systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate technical quotations and tender submissions.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts while protecting margins.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Quality teams.
• Maintain customer and sales records in the CRM.
• Provide market feedback to support development and innovation.
• Support achievement of sales targets.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Quotation preparation

Negotiation

CRM experience

Technical drawings interpretation

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CRM software

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

Scope: Controls bid process for our worldwide operations

Sector: Worldwide Valve Supplier in the oil, gas, hydrogen sectors

Remuneration: Exceptional package for this key executive.

General Manager International Sales Support

We are seeking a commercially focused General Manager to join our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who can combine technical knowledge with a passion for sales and customer relationship management.

You will work closely with customers evaluating their technical and commercial requirements, recommend appropriate solutions and support opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award. The role will be instrumental in developing existing accounts, securing new business and contributing to the company’s continued growth.

About Us

We are a family-owned global company that produces ultra critical valves for the world’s oil, gas and hydrogen industries, where exceptional quality and on time delivery is critical.

With operations spanning the UK, USA, Dubai, Malaysia and India, and a world-class Research & Development centre in Knutsford, we have ambitious plans to grow beyond our £100m turnover.

Our business model is to sub-contract our components, then assemble at our facilities in Knutsford and Chennai. Our culture is agile, entrepreneurial and decisive. There are no layers of bureaucracy, endless committees or slow-moving approval processes. We value common sense, accountability and action.

The Role:

• Prepare accurate technical quotations, commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contracts while protecting profit margins.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Quality teams to ensure customer requirements can be achieved.
• Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and sales activity records within the CRM system.
• Provide customer and market feedback to support product development and innovation.
• Support the achievement of individual and company sales targets.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Qualified in of mechanical engineering principles and products.
• Experience within the valve, oil and gas, petrochemical, energy or manufacturing sectors would be advantageous.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing quotations and negotiating terms.
• Experience using CRM and related business systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities.

Remuneration & Package

We offer a very attractive salary and fringe benefits package commensurate with this challenging role.

Location

Oliver Valves, Parkgate, Knutsford, WA16 8DX