Sales Manager

Optima UK Inc Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer with over 70 years of experience in the engineering sector seeks a Sales Manager to drive growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in sales, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background in engineering to expand the company's market reach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar Sales or Business Development role.
• Proven track record in growing client bases and delivering sales targets.
• Strong technical knowledge of mild steel fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business in targeted sectors.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver tailored engineering solutions.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate new markets.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Technical Knowledge

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Title: Sales Manager
Location: Leicester
Shift: Days
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 per annum

The Company

A well-established manufacturer with over 70 years of experience, specialising in parts and components for the engineering sector. Known for delivering high-quality solutions, the company serves a variety of industrial sectors, including the yellow goods and agricultural industries.

Key features include:

• ISO 9001:2015 certified

• Advanced robotic welding and machining systems

• State-of-the-art equipment including Trumpf & Bystronic Lasers, Trumpf Press Brakes, and robotic CNC machines

• A 6,000 m production facility on a 2.5-hectare site

• Annual steel processing in excess of 2,300 tons

The Role: Sales Manager

We are seeking a Sales Manager with a strong engineering background to drive growth beyond our traditional customer base, which includes high-profile clients such as CAT and JCB. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to play a key role in business development and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure new business in targeted sectors outside the current customer base

• Build strong client relationships and deliver tailored engineering solutions

• Promote the company's capabilities in laser cutting, fabrication, welding, CNC machining, and robotic welding

• Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate new markets

Target Sectors:

• Agricultural Machinery

• Quarrying & Mining Equipment

• MOD / Defence

• Heavy Machinery

• Rail / Rolling Stock

• Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Hoists)

• Logging Machinery

• Truck & Trailer Manufacturing

• Government Contracts / Tenders

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar Sales or Business Development role within a relevant engineering/manufacturing environment

• Proven track record in growing client bases and delivering sales targets

• Strong technical knowledge of mild steel fabrication and associated processes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Highly self-motivated and driven by results

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