Sales Distribution Manager

Oliver Valves Group; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves Group in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Sales Distribution Manager to develop and manage our global distributor network. You will lead training for international partners and work with the in-house marketing team to drive valve sales.

The role focuses on expanding key accounts, negotiating contracts, and influencing product development with market insight, while delivering exceptional service and growth across worldwide markets.

Qualifications

• Experience building and growing global distribution networks.
• Proven day-to-day management and team development experience.
• Hands-on CRM management experience.
• Background in technical sales within oil and gas industries.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for growth and development of our global distribution network.
• Motivate existing distribution and target new distributors worldwide.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive valve sales with in-house marketing.
• Identify and secure new clients and accounts to support sales growth.
• Influence product development by providing market feedback.
• Negotiate commercial contracts with profitability focus.

Skills

Global distribution

CRM management

Digital marketing

Distributor training

Contract negotiation

Sales leadership

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

Scope: Worldwide Opportunities

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing Oil, Gas & Hydrogen

Remuneration: Exceptional package for this key executive.

Sales Distribution Manager

Our companies are seeking an experienced Sales Distribution Manager with a proven ability to build and develop strong relationships with key distributors worldwide. The successful candidate will be confident delivering product training to international partners and will also possess a strong background in digital marketing.

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 R&D 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:

• Take full accountability for the growth and development of our global distribution network.
• Motivate existing distribution and target new distributors in key territories worldwide.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive valve sales, working closely with our in-house marketing team.
• Identify and secure new clients and accounts to support continued sales growth.
• Influence product development and innovation by providing valuable client feedback and market insight.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and terms, with a strong focus on improving profitability and increasing margins.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in building, growing and maintaining global distribution networks.
• Demonstrable day-to-day management experience, with the ability to develop customer service and internal teams to ensure service levels consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Hands-on experience in managing, developing and optimising CRM systems.
• A strong background in technical or mechanical sales within the oil and gas industry.

Remuneration & Package

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

Location

Oliver Valves, Parkgate, Knutsford, WA16 8DX