Sales Manager

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering business is seeking a Sales Manager with a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a performance bonus, and the chance for career progression to a board-level position within a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Executive benefits

Career progression to board-level

Supportive entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical, consultative sales environments.
• Natural leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute with a track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a growth-focused sales strategy.
• Build and lead a high-performing, motivated sales team.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across target sectors.
• Manage and expand key customer relationships.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Sales Manager – Engineering & Automation
Location:West Yorkshire HQ
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Performance Bonus + Executive Benefits
Future Opportunity: Progression to Board Level

We are working on behalf of a highly ambitious, fast-growing UK engineering business seeking a driven and commercially astute Sales Manager. This is a rare opportunity for an up-and-coming sales leader to join an established yet entrepreneurial company at a pivotal point in its growth journey.

The Role

This is a commercially focused, strategic role with hands-on leadership responsibility. The successful candidate will take ownership of the sales strategy,develop the sales team, and play a key role in shaping the commercial direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a growth-focused sales strategy
• Build and lead a high-performing, motivated sales team
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across target sectors
• Manage and expand key customer relationships
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and marketing functions
• Provide commercial insight to senior leadership
• Represent the business at key trade shows and industry events

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in technical, consultative sales environments
• Natural leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercially astute, with a track record of delivering results
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven SME
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK

What’s on Offer

• Senior-level position in a high-growth, innovative business
• Attractive package including performance bonus and executive benefits
• Real opportunity for career progression to a board-level role
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture where your contribution makes a difference

This is a standout opportunity for a commercially driven professional ready to take the next step in their career.