Sales Manager (Civils)

Hayward Hawk; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking a Sales Manager in Ballymena to lead a specialist team in driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have a degreein Civil or Structural Engineering and over 3 years of management experience in sales. Responsibilities include developing key client relationships and providing accurate cost estimates. This role offers competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ management experience in sales or related field.
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve targets.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates and bids.
• Drive sales performance in engineering markets.

Skills

Sales expertise

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Technical drawing comprehension

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Hayward Hawk are delighted to be recruiting for a Sales Manager to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with strong sales and estimating expertise to lead a specialist team and drive business growth.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bids, and tenders to secure profitable projects.
• Negotiate contracts and manage client expectations to ensure long-term partnerships.

• Lead and motivate the civil sales team, setting clear targets and ensuring delivery against KPIs.

• Drive sales performance, maximising opportunities across civil engineering and construction markets.

• Provide accurate reporting on performance, forecasts, and market insights.

• Work closely with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Identify new business opportunities, trends, and strategies to strengthen market position.

What You'll Need:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years’ management experience within sales, estimating, or a related field.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve sales and profit targets.

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering or construction materials.

• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to read technical drawings.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with AutoCAD experience an advantage.

• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary.

• Great benefits package.

• A key leadership role.

• Excellent scope for career progression.

Hear more?

Please apply to hear more or contact Emma Groves @ Hayward Hawk.

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