Sales Manager

ASC Connections; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking a motivated sales professional to join its injection moulding division. The role involves securing new business, managing customer accounts, and developing marketing strategies. Candidates should possess a background in sales within the injection moulding industry, excellent communication skills, and technical knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and company car, along with opportunities to work across various sectors in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Company car, phone and laptop

Autonomy to shape the sales function

Exposure to multiple industries

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the plastics/injection moulding industry.
• Strong technical and commercial awareness, translating complex requirements into solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure new injection moulding business and support the Sales Director.
• Manage and develop new accounts, driving sales growth.
• Agree on quotation pricing and present quotations to customers.
• Travel across the UK to meet customers.
• Develop effective marketing and sales strategies.

Skills

Sales experience in the plastics/injection moulding industry

Technical and commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

B2B technical sales

Education

Sales or Engineering qualification

Job description

I am working with a leading UK precision engineering and injection‑moulding specialist. This company delivers full end‑to‑end solutions from concept design and prototyping through to toolmaking, manufacturing, and assembly. With ISO‑certified quality, modern facilities across two sites, and a diverse global customer base, they're known for technical excellence, innovation, and reliable, high‑quality production.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure new injection moulding business and support the Sales Director with high‑quality new customer leads
• Manage and develop new accounts, driving sustainable sales growth and increased turnover
• Agree on quotation pricing, carry out price checks, and present quotations to prospective customers
• Travel across the UK to meet customers, with occasional attendance at trade shows and industry events
• Develop and implement effective marketing and sales strategies aligned with business objectives

Qualifications & Ideal Background

• Experience in sales within the plastics/injection moulding industry
• Strong technical and commercial awareness, with the ability to translate complex requirements into customer solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Sales or Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of the injection moulding process and/or tooling
• Experience supplying to a variety of sectors
• Proven track record in B2B technical sales, ideally within injection moulding or a closely related manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus
• Company car, phone and laptop
• Autonomy to shape and grow the sales function
• Opportunity to work with a technically strong, established manufacturing business
• UK‑wide role with variety and exposure to multiple industries

If you are a commercially driven sales professional with deep technical knowledge of injection moulding and a passion for winning new business, we would love to hear from you.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.