Sales Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in construction is seeking a Sales Manager for the Food & Beverage and Transport sectors. This role requires strong HVAC knowledge and the ability to drive national sales strategies. The ideal candidate will earn a competitive salary of £70,000+, with excellent benefits including performance bonuses and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous performance bonus scheme

Flexible car and allowance options

Full benefits package including pension and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, especially with Plate Heat Exchangers and Chillers.
• Desirable knowledge of heat transfer and blast chillers.
• Established connections in the commercial and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive national sales in Food & Beverage and Transport markets.
• Lead sales strategy for the Midlands, North, and Scotland.
• Present and negotiate high-value technical proposals.

Skills

HVAC experience

Technical knowledge of free cooling

Strong network in F&B markets

Proactive, solution-led mindset

Credibility to represent at senior levels

Flexibility to travel nationally

Job description

Overview

Vacancy No 5404

Vacancy Title SALES MANAGER - FOOD & BEVERAGE | TRANSPORT

Location NATIONAL UK

Note The ideal candidate will be based in the Midlands / Northern part of the UK due to concentration of customer base; however travel will be required in the Southern part of the UK when required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive national sales within the Food & Beverage and Transport markets
• Balance new project wins, repeat business, and specification-driven sales
• Shape and lead sales strategy focused on the Midlands, North, and Scotland
• Leverage and expand relationships with consultants, HVAC specifiers, end-users, and contractors
• Deliver expert-led, energy-efficient solutions that solve real operational challenges
• Confidently present and negotiate high-value technical proposals
• Influence key decision-makers — from site engineers to C-suite
• Promote innovation, service excellence, and total lifecycle value to stay ahead of the competition

What We're Looking For

• HVAC experience essential - especially in Plate Heat Exchangers, Chillers, AHUs, Commercial Heat Pumps, Adiabatic and Evaporative Cooling
• Technical knowledge of free cooling, heat transfer, blast chillers, and coolers is highly desirable
• Strong network in the F&B, commercial and industrial markets - including end-users, consultants, contractors, and specifiers
• A hunter's instinct paired with a strategic mindset - proactive, solution-led, and commercially astute
• The credibility and confidence to represent a premium brand at senior levels
• Flexibility to travel nationally, with face-to-face engagement seen as a key part of success

What's In It for You?

• Basic Salary: £70,000+ (higher for standout experience)
• Generous Performance Bonus Scheme
• Flexible and Strong Car and Allowance options
• Full benefits package: pension, phone, laptop, 28 days holiday
• Clear career progression in a globally scaling, engineering-led business

This is a chance to represent a respected global brand in a high-growth, high-impact market with the autonomy and support to make a real difference. If you're ready to lead nationally, sell consultatively and grow strategically, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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