Sales Manager - Special Purpose Machinery

Pertemps; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international machinery manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their UK client base. This home-based role offers an excellent package including a competitive salary around £65-70,000, commission, and a company car. The successful candidate will drive sales, manage industry-specific projects, and promote innovative solutions in sectors such as automotive and aerospace. Join a team supported by a major engineering group and enjoy career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

Performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Pension

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the advanced manufacturing sector.
• Ability to manage projects related to solid-phase joining production processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and revenue growth for precision machinery.
• Identify and promote innovative manufacturing solutions.
• Maintain client relationships through various initiatives.

Skills

Sales success in high-value technology-led products

Project management

Commercial skills

Positive attitude

Education

HNC/Degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Technical Network has been retained by an international machinery manufacturer seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their client base across the UK. This role offers an excellent package, including a strong salary and significant commission potential, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone from the manufacturing industry seeking career advancement and growth opportunities.

Engineering Sales Manager

Salary: c£65-70,000 + company car + commission + benefits

Location: Home-based - UK territory

Duties:

1. Drive sales and revenue growth for the company's precision machinery by working with existing client accounts and proactively developing new customers.
2. Identify end-user manufacturing customers and promote value streams including innovative material joining technology solutions, new machines (CapEx), and subcontract manufacturing services.
3. Maintain client relationships through meetings, trade shows, exhibitions, and R&D initiatives across targeted industrial sectors such as automotive, EV, marine, aerospace, defence, space, nuclear, energy, and others within educational, research, and industry sectors.
4. Translate customer technical requirements into engineering solutions.
5. Generate quotations and technical proposals that meet client requirements.
6. Meet and exceed sales and revenue targets with support from the internal sales team and technical product specialists.

Requirements:

• Proven sales success in high-value, technology-led products or services within the advanced manufacturing sector.
• Experience in managing projects or technical innovations related to solid-phase joining production processes.
• Strong commercial skills related to project costs, contracts, margins, and pricing.
• HNC/Degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
• Positive attitude, driven, and willing to take ownership of the territory to grow market share.

The Opportunity:

This position offers an excellent chance for an experienced Sales or Business Development Manager to join an established business with a strong sales strategy. Supported by a major international engineering and manufacturing group, you will play a key role in the company's growth and expansion. The package includes a competitive salary, company car, pension, performance bonuses, medical insurance, and additional benefits.

To apply, please contact Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion or apply online at technical-network.co.uk.

Technical Network Recruitment specializes in mid to senior-level appointments across engineering and manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, capital equipment, and automation.