Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A global engineering business is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead their European Material Handling portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales and managing the full sales cycle for complex technical projects. Key requirements include a strong technical background, proven sales experience in relevant sectors, and fluency in English. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000 plus bonuses, international travel, and opportunities for growth within a global organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension & private healthcare options

International exposure

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, material handling, or capital equipment sectors.
• Ability to manage complex technical sales processes.
• 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

Technical negotiation skills

Fluent English

Comfortable engaging with stakeholders

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Sales Manager – Material Handling

Location: Eastleigh / Southampton, Hampshire

We are 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. 3050%).

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

Key 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.