Sales Manager – Food & Beverage / Transport – National UK (5404)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Manager for the UK Food & Beverage sector. In this role, you'll drive national sales, lead strategy in the Midlands and North, and represent a premium brand. Ideal candidates will have strong HVAC experience and a proven sales track record within the F&B market. This position offers a salary starting at £70,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous Performance Bonus Scheme

Flexible Strong Car and Allowance options

Full benefits package

28 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC essential, focusing on Plate Heat Exchangers and Chillers.
• Strong network in commercial and industrial markets.
• Hunter’s instinct and strategic mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Drive national sales within Food & Beverage and Transport markets.
• Shape and lead sales strategy for Midlands, North, and Scotland.
• Promote energy-efficient solutions to solve operational challenges.

Skills

HVAC experience

Technical knowledge of free cooling

Strong network in F&B market

Strategic mindset

Credibility to represent a premium brand

Job description

Overview

Vacancy No 5404

Vacancy Title SALES MANAGER – FOOD & BEVERAGE | TRANSPORT

Location NATIONAL UK

Please note: The ideal Candidate will be based in the Midlands / Northern part of the UK due to concentration of customer base however travel will be required in the Southern part of the UK when required.

Vacancy Description

Looking for a bigger stage to perform on?

If you’re an experienced and accomplished sales leader with a strong track record in HVAC, applied systems, cooling, heat exchange or thermal engineering and you’re ready to step into a role where your relationships and sector knowledge will be truly valued and rewarded, this could be the next strategic move you’ve been waiting for.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

You’re not just joining another Manufacturer.

You’re joining a global powerhouse with roots going back to the 1920s – a leader in specialist heating & cooling technologies trusted by blue-chip clients across:

• Food & Beverage
• Transport
• HVAC & Refrigeration
• Energy & Data Centres
• Chemical, Oil & Gas
• Marine Applications

This business doesn’t just shift boxes, they engineer tailored solutions, deliver technical expertise, and form long-term, value-led partnerships.

Now, they’re seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to lead commercial growth across the UK Food & Beverage sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive national sales within the Food & Beverage and Transport markets
• Balance new project wins, repeat business, and specification-driven sales
• Shape and lead sales strategy focused on the Midlands, North, and Scotland
• Leverage and expand relationships with consultants, HVAC specifiers, end-users, and contractors
• Deliver expert-led, energy-efficient solutions that solve real operational challenges
• Confidently present and negotiate high-value technical proposals
• Influence key decision-makers — from site engineers to C-suite
• Promote innovation, service excellence, and total lifecycle value to stay ahead of the competition

What We’re Looking For

• HVAC experience essential – especially in Plate Heat Exchangers, Chillers, AHUs, Commercial Heat Pumps, Adiabatic and Evaporative Cooling
• Technical knowledge of free cooling, heat transfer, blast chillers, and coolers is highly desirable
• Strong network in the F&B, commercial and industrial markets – including end-users, consultants, contractors, and specifiers
• A hunter’s instinct paired with a strategic mindset – proactive, solution-led, and commercially astute
• The credibility and confidence to represent a premium brand at senior levels
• Flexibility to travel nationally, with face-to-face engagement seen as a key part of success

What’s In It for You?

• Basic Salary: £70,000+ (higher for standout experience)
• Generous Performance Bonus Scheme
• Flexible and Strong Car and Allowance options
• Full benefits package: pension, phone, laptop, 28 days holiday
• Clear career progression in a globally scaling, engineering-led business

This is a chance to represent a respected global brand in a high-growth, high-impact market with the autonomy and support to make a real difference.

If you’re ready to lead nationally, sell consultatively and grow strategically, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.