Sales Manager

Set2Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Laptop and mobile phone provided

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

25 days annual leave

Job summary

A recognized engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead its commercial function. This pivotal role involves strategic ownership of sales, guiding customers to tailored solutions, and collaborating with senior leadership. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in technical sales, excellent communication skills, and experience in high-value sales cycles. This position offers a full-time contract with benefits like a pension scheme, laptop, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a technical sales leadership role, ideally within engineered products or systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a consultative and professional approach.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage complex, high-value sales cycles.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the sales function, from strategic planning to tactical execution.
• Guide customers toward technically appropriate solutions tailored to their application needs.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate proposals to secure commercially viable agreements.
• Coordinate the internal and external processes related to project sales through to completion.
• Engage with clients both in the UK and internationally as required.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the ongoing development of market-relevant products.
• Provide senior-level coverage during periods of absence in the leadership team.

Skills

Technical sales leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job title: Sales Manager (with the view to step up to MD). An established manufacturer of precision thermal equipment is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead its commercial function. This is a pivotal role within a globally respected engineering firm supplying high specification systems for advanced materials testing and processing.

The company has built a reputation for engineering excellence, serving both R&D and production environments across international markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping business strategy, driving revenue growth, and strengthening customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the sales function, from strategic planning to tactical execution.
• Guide customers toward technically appropriate solutions tailored to their application needs.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate proposals to secure commercially viable agreements.
• Coordinate the internal and external processes related to project sales through to completion.
• Engage with clients both in the UK and internationally as required.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the ongoing development of market-relevant products.
• Provide senior-level coverage during periods of absence in the leadership team.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in a technical sales leadership role, ideally within engineered products or systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a consultative and professional approach.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage complex, high-value sales cycles.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and team oriented.
• Prior experience in sectors such as aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Company pension scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Opportunity to join a trusted and innovative business with an international customer base

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Design Services and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing