Global Sales Manager (Engineering / Capital Equipment)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Global Sales Manager based in the UK, responsible for leading a high-performing sales team, developing strategies for market expansion, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. This role requires a strong sales background in engineering sectors such as automotive and aerospace, along with experience managing multi-country sales teams. The position includes a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Car

Bonus/Commission Structure

Pension

Life Assurance

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience driving sales in multinational markets.
• Ability to develop and execute commercial strategies.
• Proven track record in relationship building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Sales Managers across the UK, France & Germany.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies that expand market share.
• Monitor market dynamics and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

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

Job description

Global 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 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(phone number removed)

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