Sales Manager

Vibrant Recruits Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider is looking for a Sales Manager/Business Development Manager to manage the Southern region. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, drive account growth, and build client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 -£60,000, along with benefits like private health insurance and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private health insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Company car

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or account management, ideally in refrigeration, HVAC, or a technical industry.
• Strong communicator able to present, negotiate, and build rapport.
• Commercially astute with the ability to spot opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Southern region, managing existing accounts and winning new business.
• Meet clients face to face, build relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Produce quotations and follow up to ensure conversion.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Confidence with CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're working with a leading HVAC & refrigeration service provider who are looking for a Sales Manager/ Business Development Manager to cover the Southern region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales background to step into a role where you ll be trusted to manage your territory, grow accounts, and develop long-lasting client relationships.

What You ll Do as Sales Manager/Business Development Manager

• Take ownership of the Southern region, managing both existing accounts and winning new business.
• Meet clients face to face, build relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Spot opportunities for new products and services, feeding insights back to the wider team.
• Produce quotations and follow up to ensure conversion.
• Negotiate terms confidently within agreed parameters.
• Represent the company at events, client meetings, and exhibitions.
• Provide accurate sales reports and market feedback to senior management.

What They re Looking For in a Sales Manager/Business Development Manager

• Experience in sales or account management (ideally in refrigeration, HVAC, or a technical industry).
• Strong communicator able to present, negotiate and build rapport at all levels.
• Commercially astute with the ability to spot opportunities and grow business.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Someone ambitious, customer-focused, and looking for a role with progression.

Why Consider This Role as Sales Manager/Business Development Manager?

• Package: £55,000 -£60,000 + Company Car
• 25 days holiday
• Private health insurance
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Autonomy to manage your territory but with the backing of an established team.
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities.

If you re an experienced Sales Manager or Business Development Manager who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and driving growth, this could be the perfect next step for you.