UK Sales Manager

ACS Business Performance; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice equipment company is seeking a UK Sales Manager to grow its market presence across the UK and Ireland. The role involves developing new business through distributors, managing customer relationships, and attending industry events. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the foodservice equipment sector, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Foodservice equipment experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job vacancy - UK Sales Manager

Position : UK Sales Manager

Reference : AMacs1736

Location : Lancashire

Salary : £55,000 - £55,000 per annum

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