Technical Sales Manager

Reed; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in mechanical and electrical sectors. This field-based role focuses on expanding market presence and managing high-value accounts with a target of achieving over £20 million in turnover. The ideal candidate has a solid engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of sales success. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-linked bonus structure

Company vehicle

NEST pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in a senior sales role within mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Strong engineering background preferred.
• Ability to grow a sales pipeline to £20 million annually.

Responsibilities

• Expand market footprint across priority sectors through engagement.
• Secure and grow high-value accounts focusing on long-term partnerships.
• Increase workshop revenue to over £2 million.

Skills

Sales success in engineering sectors

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Understanding of BESS and power generation

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager

• Location: Field Based & Main Office, West Horndon, Essex
• Salary: Competitive package with performance-based incentives
• Job Type: Full-time

Joina specialist in mechanical and electrical engineering, as a Sales Manager. This role is crucial for driving business growth to a sustainable £20 million turnover, focusing on sectors like power generation, energy-from-waste, and industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day of the role:

• Expandmarket footprint across priority sectors through direct engagement and solution selling.
• Secure and grow high-value accounts, focusing on long-term partnerships and recurring revenue contracts.
• Increase workshop and fabrication revenue to >£2 million by promoting core competencies and quality of delivery.
• Maintain a well-qualified pipeline through the CRM system, delivering accurate sales forecasting and reporting to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a senior sales role within the mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering sectors.
• Strong engineering background is ideal.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to act as the ‘voice of the customer’ within the organisation.
• Strong understanding of the BESS, power generation, energy-from-waste, and industrial manufacturing markets.
• Experience in growing a sales pipeline to £20m+ annual turnover with consistent margin delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to drive growth in workshop fabrication services.
• Experience working within a group structure or private equity environment is desirable.
• Commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and a strong network across target sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-linked bonus structure
• Company Vehicle
• NEST Pension scheme
• Cross-company collaboration and project opportunities
• Shared knowledge, systems, and best practices across the group
• Career development within a fast-growing group of industrial companies
• Inclusive and entrepreneurial company culture

To apply for this Sales Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.