Technical Sales Manager – Lubrication Equipment

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pool car

Private medical insurance

Death in service benefit

Profit share scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Sales Manager to cover Central England from Coventry, with a strong mechanical engineering background.

The role focuses on selling engineering products, building end-user and MRO relationships, and expanding existing accounts through field visits and technical support. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio across Central England, work with internal teams on orders, and participate in succession planning within the sales

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical sales role within engineering, industrial products or mechanical sectors.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding of industrial machinery.
• Experience dealing with end users, MRO customers and production/manufacturing businesses.
• Experience selling mechanical components, engineering products, power transmission products or lubrication equipment.
• Background in engineering products distribution or industrial supply would be advantageous.
• Manufacturing or production industry experience would be beneficial.
• Previous branch management, sales management or man-management experience would be advantageous.
• Commercially minded with ability to manage existing accounts while developing new business.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable carrying out customer visits and working independently in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an established portfolio of industrial customers across Central England.
• Build strong relationships with end users, MRO customers and mechanical engineering businesses.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within target production and manufacturing industries.
• Sell a range of engineering products, mechanical components and lubrication equipment.
• Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and product knowledge to customers.
• Develop long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales across existing accounts.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure effective order processing and customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer information and pipeline opportunities.
• Support the continued growth and development of the business.
• Work alongside the existing Sales Office Manager as part of a planned succession and transition process.
• Potentially take on additional team or management responsibilities depending on experience.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Mechanical engineering knowledge

End users/MRO experience

Relationship building

Negotiation and communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Sales Manager to cover Central England from Coventry, with a strong mechanical engineering background.

The role focuses on selling engineering products, building end-user and MRO relationships, and expanding existing accounts through field visits and technical support. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio across Central England, work with internal teams on orders, and participate in succession planning within the sales