UK Sales Manager

ACS Performance; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice equipment firm is seeking a UK Sales Manager to spearhead business growth across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will possess strong foodservice equipment sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships. Key responsibilities include developing new business through distribution channels, managing customer accounts, and conducting customer visits. This is a full-time position with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the foodservice equipment industry.
• Proven success in a sales or channel-focused role.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through distributor and dealer networks.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships.
• Identify and onboard new distributors.
• Conduct joint customer visits.
• Collaborate with Marketing on lead generation.

Skills

Foodservice equipment industry knowledge

Relationship-building skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking ability

Microsoft Office competence

Job description

This UK Sales Manager role focuses on growing a specialist foodservice equipment range across the UK and Ireland through distributors, dealers, and end-user relationships. Key tasks include developing new business, expanding the distributor base, supporting customer visits with internal teams, and creating opportunities in sectors including public sector. The role also involves market insight, attending industry events, and contributing to aftersales improvements. It suits someone with proven foodservice equipment sales experience and strong relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business through distributor and dealer networks
• Build and maintain senior-level and field-level relationships
• Identify and onboard new distributors
• Conduct joint customer visits with internal commercial teams
• Collaborate with Marketing on lead generation and campaigns
• Manage key customer accounts and support issue resolution
• Participate in trade shows and industry events
• Provide insights on customer needs, competitors, and market conditions
• Train and support internal teams and external partners
• Manage warranty/aftersales data and contribute to process improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of the foodservice equipment industry
• Basic technical understanding of equipment, especially combi-ovens
• Proven success in a similar sales or channel-focused role
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications
• Full, clean UK driving licence

ACS are recruiting for a UK Sales Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a UK Sales Manager submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a UK Sales Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a UK Sales Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the UK Sales Manager role you desire.