Senior Sales Manager

Syntium Lifts & Syntium Lift Parts; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lift solutions provider in Ashford, Kent is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to oversee UK sales activities. The role includes developing commercial strategies and ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have a solid technical background and prior experience in B2B sales, with ambitions to grow into the CEO role of UK operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development within the elevator/lift industry.
• Strong technical background, ideally in engineering, electronics, automation, or control systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the UK market.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Technical background in electronic systems

B2B sales experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related fields

Job description

OFFICE LOCATION:Ashford, Kent (UK)

As we expand our footprint in the UK, we are seeking a talented and driven Sales Manager to lead our commercial efforts and potentially grow into the future CEO of our UK operations.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing and developing all sales and commercial activities in the UK market.

The ideal candidate has a solid technical background, particularly in electronic systems

related to elevators/lifts, and experience in B2B sales.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strategic vision, dedicated customer focus, and theambition to play a key role in the long-term development of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• develop and execute the commercial strategy for the UK market;
• identify and pursue new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and expansionin the market;
• build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and partners;
• define and implement the company’s long-term commercial vision and strategy,
• working closely with the management team and key stakeholders;
• collaborate with technical and operational teams to ensure customer satisfaction;
• work closely with the other Group Companies and the Esse-ti HQ, to ensure the
• alignment and consistent use of common tools (in terms of reporting, ERP system,
• processes and procedures);
• monitor market trends and competitors’ activity to adjust strategies accordingly;
• be groomed for future succession into the role of CEO of the UK entity.

Requirements:

• degree in Business Management or Administration, Engineering or related fields (preferred);
• proven experience in sales or business development within the elevator/lift or similarindustrial sectors;
• strong technical background, ideally in engineering, electronics,telecommunications,automation, or control systems;
• experience in business agreements, service contracts, IoT solutions and after-salesbusiness is preferred;
• demonstrated leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset;
• excellent communication and business negotiating skills;
• fluency in English; additional European languages would be a benefit;
• willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally to HQ in Italy.