Sales Manager

Mark Allen Group Ltd; Hawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Sales Manager to manage client relationships in the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will have strong B2B media sales experience and be ready to deliver tailored marketing solutions while thriving in a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary plus commission offered.

Benefits

Mentoring and training programs

Access to industry events

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B media sales, ideally within technical or industrial markets.
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in pitching creative solutions.
• Willingness to travel and attend industry events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients within manufacturing.
• Deliver tailored advertising and marketing solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives.

Skills

B2B media sales

Commercial acumen

Consultative client relationships

Creativity

Strategic thinking

Job description

Sales Manager – Manufacturing Management Portfolio

Hybrid (Dartford, 3 days in office).

Are you passionate about connecting suppliers with senior industry decision-makers? Join us as a Sales Manager to grow client relationships, deliver tailored marketing solutions, and drive commercial success, combining your sales expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking to support the UK’s leading manufacturing platform.

The salary is £40,000 (DOE) plus circa £20,000 uncapped commission and company benefits.

As a Sales Manager, you’ll

• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients within manufacturing and industrial technology sectors.
• Deliver tailored advertising and marketing solutions, including digital lead generation, custom content, branded podcasts, and webinars
• Collaborate with clients to understand objectives and translate them into high-impact campaigns.
• Represent Manufacturing Management at industry events, forums, and partner-led summits, including international travel opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
• Use insight, creativity, and data to shape commercial strategy and identify new revenue opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Must-haves

• Experience in B2B media sales, advertising, or marketing services, ideally within technical or industrial markets
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in pitching creative solutions
• Consultative approach to client relationships: listening, understanding, and delivering value
• Someone who aligns with our values: passionate, creative, fair, and nurturing
• Willingness to travel and attend industry events

Nice-to-haves

• International client or account management experience
• Familiarity with multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Experience or an interest in industrial or technical B2B media

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements but bring transferable skills and enthusiasm, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Work in a hybrid environment that includes 3 days per week in our Dartford office.
• Access tailored mentoring, training, and career development through our MAG Mentorship program.
• Contribute to a respected, trusted brand embedded in the UK manufacturing industry.
• Thrive in a culture rooted in passion, creativity, fairness, and growth.

How to apply

Send your application. Optional extras:

• Include a short video introduction (optional).
• Provide a recommendation/reference (optional).

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Our commitment to diversity

We value diverse perspectives and know they make us stronger. Even if your background isn’t a perfect match, if you’re excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

About Us

For more than 40 years, Mark Allen Group has been shaping industries and connecting communities worldwide. From healthcare and education to agriculture, tech, and critical communications, our media, content, and events give professionals the insights and connections they need to make a difference. We champion fresh ideas, fairness, and creativity, and support our people to grow, explore, and succeed.

Manufacturing Management has been at the heart of UK manufacturing leadership for more than 50 years, providing senior industry professionals with insight, strategy, and inspiration to run smarter, more efficient factories. We connect decision-makers across multiple industrial sectors with suppliers through digital content, in-depth features, lead gen campaigns, bespoke content marketing, podcasts, and webinars.

As part of the commercial team, you’ll be working with an established and trusted brand that’s embedded in the fabric of the UK’s manufacturing industry.

Key Details:

• Office location: Please check the office location before applying; you will need to drive to this office in Hawley, Dartford. We are not close to public transport.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you’re excited about this role but don’t match every requirement, apply but share how your transferable skills will allow you to thrive.
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
• Our Communities: We’re home to specialist communities, including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare, and MA Travel Retail

Our Focus: Content is at the heart of everything we do, across print, digital, and events.

To support a fair and human-led recruitment process, we use technology to help us identify applications that may have been generated by AI. We encourage all candidates to apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.

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