Sales Manager

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd is seeking a Sales Manager to join an engineering business specialising in laser cutting, profiling and fabrication services in the North East of England. You will manage a portfolio of customer accounts, drive growth across Defence, Oil & Gas and other sectors, and act as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base from SMEs to OEMs.

The role is highly customer-facing with significant autonomy and visibility, requiring strong relationship skills and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Business Development or Sales role.
• Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering or industrial markets.
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts
• Maximise opportunities within key accounts and identify areas for growth
• Build relationships with customers ranging from SMEs to large OEMs
• Generate new business opportunities through networking and market engagement
• Attend regular customer meetings and act as a key ambassador for the business
• Support growth across Defence, Oil & Gas and other strategic sectors
• Work closely with operational teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Contribute to the company's ongoing commercial growth strategy

Skills

BD/Sales experience

Industrial markets

Account management

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Sales Manager

An exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering business specialising in laser cutting, profiling and fabrication services.

Working with customers ranging from local manufacturers through to major OEMs, you'll play a key role in developing existing relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting the company's continued expansion into sectors including Defence, Oil & Gas and Industrial Manufacturing.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term partnerships and becoming a trusted advisor to their clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts
• Maximise opportunities within key accounts and identify areas for growth
• Build relationships with customers ranging from SMEs to large OEMs
• Generate new business opportunities through networking and market engagement
• Attend regular customer meetings and act as a key ambassador for the business
• Support growth across Defence, Oil & Gas and other strategic sectors
• Work closely with operational teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Contribute to the company's ongoing commercial growth strategy

About You:

• Proven success in a Business Development or Sales role
• Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering or industrial markets
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels

The Opportunity:

• Join a business with ambitious growth plans
• Work with a diverse customer base, from local businesses to leading OEMs
• Significant autonomy and visibility within the organisation
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future growth of the business