UK Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A specialist foodservice equipment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced UK Sales Manager to drive growth across the distributor network. The role requires proven experience in foodservice equipment sales and strong relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will manage key accounts, generate new business opportunities, and provide market insights. This position offers a chance to work alongside internal teams and at industry events, contributing to the growth of the company.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a similar sales or channel-focused role.
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through distributor and dealer networks.
• Build and maintain senior-level and field-level relationships.
• Generate end-user opportunities, including public sector growth.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the foodservice equipment industry

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Competence with Microsoft Office applications

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
• Generate end-user opportunities, including public sector growth
• 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.