Sales Manager

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run garage equipment supplier in Kent is seeking a motivated B2B sales professional. You will manage customer relationships, develop new business within workshops, and present diverse garage equipment solutions. The position offers a competitive salary between £32,000-£36,000 plus commission, generous holiday entitlement, and supportive training from head office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive commission structure

Generous holiday entitlement

Full product training and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within garage equipment or automotive tools.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Deliver product demonstrations and proposals.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, family-run garage equipment specialist based in Kent. This business supplies a wide range of workshop and MOT equipment — including scissor lifts, 2-post & 4-post lifts, MOT bays and pits, diagnostic systems, air-conditioning tools, wheel alignment, brake testers, hand tools, and more.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers across Kent, ensuring high satisfaction levels and repeat business


• Identify and develop new business opportunities across workshops, garages, and commercial clients within the county.


• Present and sell a diverse range of garage equipment—from hand tools and diagnostic systems to lifts and MOT bays.


• Deliver compelling product demonstrations and proposals, emphasizing quality, reliability, and service.


• Collaborate closely with the central team to coordinate quotations, technical support, installations, and aftersales service.


• Achieve defined sales targets and revenue goals through a disciplined and proactive sales approach.


• Maintain a strong network with garage owners, technicians, and workshop managers.


• Attend regional events and trade shows as needed to generate leads and maintain market presence.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within garage equipment, automotive tools, workshop machinery, or similar fields.


• Based in Kent (non-negotiable).


• Comfortable managing a mix of reactive and proactive sales activities across the full customer lifecycle.


• Confident in presenting technical equipment solutions and demonstrating ROI.


• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while effectively liaising with remote support teams.


• Excellent communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.


• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary of £32,000-£36,000, depending on experience.


• Attractive commission structure to reward performance.


• Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days per annum, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off!


• A strategic role within a reputable, family-run organisation with an excellent product range and service ethos.


• Full support from head office for product training, marketing, and customer service.