Sales Manager

SugarFin Public Relations & Marketing Solutions; East Devon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company is seeking a Sales Manager to develop sales strategies and drive growth across the UK and selected international territories. The role involves building client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and executing sales strategies. Ideal candidates should have proven B2B sales experience and communication skills, along with a willingness to travel. Competitive salary plus performance-related bonuses offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Monthly company-wide bonus

Travel allowance

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in technology, engineering, or scientific sector preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for the UK and selected overseas markets.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and emerging markets.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive, results-driven approach

Proficiency with CRM systems

Education

Degree in a technical, scientific, or engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Location: St. Ives, Cambridgeshire (Office-Based with UK & International Travel)

Salary: Competitive + Performance-Related Bonus + Monthly Company-Wide Bonus (after 12 months)

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded sales professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role? Our client, a leading player in the technology and engineering sector, is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK and select international territories. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking, innovative business. This position is office-based with regular travel to meet customers, distributors, and partners, as well as attending key exhibitions and events worldwide. As Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the sales strategy to achieve ambitious growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sales strategies for the UK and selected overseas markets
• Building relationships with new and existing clients, distributors, and partners
• Identifying new business opportunities and emerging markets
• Recruiting and managing distribution partners in assigned territories
• Producing accurate quotations and overseeing orders from start to finish
• Conducting customer site visits and delivering tailored solutions
• Representing the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
• Providing regular sales forecasts, market insights, and competitor analysis to senior management

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven B2B sales experience (technology, engineering, or scientific sector preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to close deals
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable But Not Essential

• Experience managing distribution networks or international sales
• A degree or qualification in a technical, scientific, or engineering field

What's on offer

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus + monthly company-wide bonus (after 12 months)
• Travel allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• A collaborative and dynamic environment where your contributions make a difference

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.