General Sales Manager

Oliver Valves; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves in Knutsford is seeking a General Sales Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to drive sales and manage key accounts. You will evaluate customer needs, propose technical and commercial solutions, and guide opportunities from enquiry to contract award.

The role focuses on developing existing accounts, securing new business, and contributing to growth across our worldwide valve operations. A competitive package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Qualified in mechanical engineering principles and products.
• Experience preparing quotations and negotiating terms.

Responsibilities

• 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 meet requirements.
• Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and sales activity records in CRM.
• Provide customer and market feedback to support product development.
• Support achievement of individual and company sales targets.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Commercial awareness

Quotations & negotiation

CRM proficiency

Project management

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CRM

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 Sales Manager

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