Sales Manager

Office Angels; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Manager for a permanent hybrid role in Teesside. You will be responsible for driving business growth and maintaining customer relationships in a technical environment. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years' experience in sales, preferably in technical or industrial sectors. A degree or equivalent experience is essential. Benefits include a competitive salary, a company car, and other perks. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, international setting.

Benefits

Company car

10% bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Sales Manager or Business Development Manager.
• Background in technical or industrial sales.
• Experience in materials (e.g. graphite) or glass production is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries with technical guidance.
• Negotiate commercial terms within delegation levels.
• Produce accurate and timely customer visit reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Technical sales experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

🚀 Sales Manager - Permanent Opportunity | Teesside

Hybrid Working | £54,000-£57,000 + Company Car + 10% Bonus

Location: Hybrid - Teesside | 2 days from home, 3 days on site

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Ready to take your sales career to the next level?

Office Angels are excited to recruit on behalf of our client — a global specialist and market leader — for a pivotal Sales Manager role based at their key UK manufacturing facility in Teesside.

This is not just another sales role. It's an opportunity to join a technically driven, fast-growing organisation, working at the heart of a business that supports customers across the UK and Europe.

🌍 The Role

A Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, strengthening long-term customer partnerships, and supporting international sales activity. While the role does not involve direct line management, you will have full autonomy to manage your sales pipeline, nurture existing customer relationships, and lead business development and account management across the Teesside region. You will also collaborate closely with established sales teams across the UK and Europe, providing opportunities to share best practice and contribute to wider commercial success. This position reports directly to the Head of Sales.

✈️ European travel will be required to support key accounts and affiliate sales teams. All travel expenses are fully covered. Notice will be provided at around 2 weeks, ahead of travel.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with both existing clients and new customers
• Responding promptly to customer enquiries, providing in-depth technical guidance and support
• Negotiating commercial terms and order conditions within agreed delegation levels
• Producing accurate and timely customer visit reports and maintaining CRM updates
• Actively participating in regular sales meetings, reviews, and performance discussions
• Collaborating closely with internal technical and commercial teams to deliver effective solutions and a high level of customer service
• Supporting sales forecasting and contributing towards the achievement of the overall sales budget

👤 About You

You're a confident, commercially driven Sales Manager who thrives in a technical environment and enjoys building meaningful customer partnerships.

You'll bring:

• At least 3 years' experience as a Sales Manager or Business Development Manager
• A background in technical or industrial sales
• Experience in materials (e.g. graphite) or glass production (advantageous)
• Degree-level education or equivalent demonstrable industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

🚀 Ready to make your mark?

If you're a technically minded, commercially driven sales professional looking for a varied, international role within a respected manufacturing business - this could be your next big move.

📩 Apply today and take the next step in your sales career with this fantastic organisation.

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