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Sales Manager

NEOS Engineering Recruitment

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm seeks a Sales Manager to lead expansion within the power generation and gas transmission sectors across the UK & Ireland. This pivotal role involves strategic sales planning, managing complex sales cycles, and fostering strong client relationships. Candidates should have a technical sales background and be prepared for extensive travel, along with competitive compensation and benefits including private medical cover and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private medical cover
Strong pension
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working with travel to client sites
Collaborative environment that encourages innovation

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales.
  • Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems is essential.
  • Technically astute with the ability to interpret engineering specs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow market share.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing contracts.
  • Build strong relationships with power generation plants and refineries.

Skills

Technical Sales
Negotiation
Communication

Education

HNC/HND or BEng in Engineering

Tools

MS Office
MS Project
ERP Systems

Job description

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Office and Learning & Development Manager

Birmingham

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a global leader in engineering sector who are on the hunt for a UK & Ireland Sales Manager to spearhead their expansion across the power generation, gas transmission, and refining sectors. This is a great opportunity for someone with a technical sales background in heavy engineering, looking to take ownership of a region and build long-term commercial success. The Sales Manager vacancy is home-based, requiring extensive travel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow market share across the UK & Ireland.
  • Build strong relationships with power generation plants, gas turbine operators, transmission firms, and refineries.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle – from lead generation and RFQs to closing contracts.
  • Carry out regular site visits, engaging with key stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deliver persuasive sales presentations, tailored to technical customer needs.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams to align solutions with client requirements.
  • Ensure all commercial activity complies with safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
  • Represent the business at trade shows and exhibitions to boost brand presence.
  • Provide regular sales reporting and market intelligence to the senior team.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales, ideally within power generation, gas transmission, or refining.
  • HNC/HND or BEng in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
  • Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems and auxiliary equipment is essential.
  • Proven experience managing complex sales cycles and high-value projects.
  • Technically astute with the ability to interpret engineering specs and client requirements.
  • Skilled in MS Office, MS Project, and ERP systems (Epicor is a bonus).
  • Confident communicator and negotiator, able to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Self-driven, results-focused, and happy to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland.

What’s on Offer:

  • Join a globally respected engineering business with serious growth ambitions.
  • Competitive base salary plus bonus structure.
  • Private medical cover, strong pension, and 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
  • Hybrid/remote working with travel to client sites and occasional office visits.
  • A dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.

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