Sales Manager - World Leading Industrial OEM

Consulo First; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier engineering firm is seeking an External Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive growth in power transmission and industrial solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Iceland. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, experience in managing teams, and an engineering qualification. This leadership role offers the chance to shape new markets and inspire performance within a trusted, innovative organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing external sales teams.
• Strong sales background in engineered products.
• Ability to strategize and capture new business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a sales team to exceed targets.
• Develop sales strategies across multiple sectors.
• Build partnerships with OEMs and distributors.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy development

Relationship building

Market trend analysis

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Overview

External Sales Manager - Power Transmission & Industrial Systems. Lead and inspire a 4-person external sales team driving growth in power transmission products, cable carrier systems, and advanced industrial solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Iceland. Our client is a world-class engineering innovator trusted by Oil & Gas, Mining, Water, Renewable Energy, Automotive, and Manufacturing. They are looking for a sales leader who can push boundaries, inspire performance, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of four external sales professionals to exceed ambitious targets.
• Take ownership of sales strategy across multiple sectors with multi-million-pound opportunities.
• Build long-term partnerships with OEMs, distributors, and end-users who depend on technical excellence.
• Work with a brand that is globally recognised for reliability, quality, and innovation.
• Be at the forefront of market development, with the freedom to create sales approaches that set you apart from the competition.
• Setting clear goals and driving your team to outperform.
• Developing and executing strategies that open new doors in Energy, Food, Aggregae, Qaurrying, Mining, Renewables, and beyond.
• Building lasting customer and partner relationships to secure long-term growth.
• Managing KPIs, budgets, and performance to deliver maximum profitability.
• Staying ahead of market trends and ensuring your team adapts with agility and innovation.

Qualifications

• A proven leader with experience managing, motivating, and growing external sales teams.
• Strong background selling engineered products - ideally in power transmission, bearings, or industrial cable carrier systems.
• Commercially sharp with a strategic mindset and a hunter's instinct for new business.
• Engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical) with the technical credibility to win over engineers and decision-makers.
• The drive to thrive in a fast-paced, international business where success is rewarded.

How to apply

This is your opportunity to step into a career-defining leadership role where you'll shape markets, drive innovation, and inspire a winning team across multiple industries. If you're ready to take the reins and build something big, please send an updated copy of your CV for immediate consideration.