Sales Manager

Owen Daniels; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm seeks an experienced Sales Manager for their Material Handling portfolio in Eastleigh. The role involves leading the sales cycle across Europe, engaging with stakeholders, and translating customer needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in relevant sectors, technical negotiation skills, and an engineering degree. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 with additional benefits such as bonuses and international exposure is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & private healthcare options

International exposure in a global organisation

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, long-cycle technical sales processes.
• Comfortable engaging with engineers, operations, and senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel internationally (30-50%).

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for material handling projects across Europe.
• Act as the technical sales specialist supporting regional teams.
• Develop compelling technical and commercial proposals.
• Manage pricing, quotations, and internal handovers.
• Support marketing initiatives and represent the business at customer meetings.

Skills

Proven sales experience in pharmaceuticals or material handling

Technical and commercial negotiation skills

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Sales Manager - Material Handling

Location: Eastleigh/Southampton, Hampshire

We're looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead a European Material Handling portfolio within a global engineering business. This role focuses on capital equipment sales, translating complex customer requirements into tailored technical solutions and driving order intake across Europe.

Essential Requirements / Experience

• Proven sales experience within one or more of the following sectors: pharmaceuticals, material handling, capital equipment, process machinery, or oral solid dosage
• Experience managing complex, long-cycle technical sales processes
• Strong technical and commercial negotiation skills
• Comfortable engaging with engineers, operations, and senior stakeholders
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Fluent English (additional European languages advantageous)
• Willingness to travel internationally (c. 30-50%)

Salary and Benefits

• £55,000 - £70,000 + bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & private healthcare options
• International exposure in a global organisation
• Based in Eastleigh

The Role

• Own the full sales cycle for material handling projects across Europe
• Act as the technical sales specialist supporting regional teams
• Develop compelling technical and commercial proposals
• Manage pricing, quotations, and internal handovers
• Support marketing initiatives and represent the business at customer meetings