Manager Sales jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Sales Manager
Location: Field Based & Main Office (West Horndon, Essex)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Performance-Based Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

A leading mechanical and electrical engineering company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead strategic growth across key energy and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering turnkey projects, long-term maintenance solutions, and expert workshop fabrication services, this is a pivotal role within a growing organisation. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you\'ll help shape the commercial future of the business, expanding market share and strengthening long-term client partnerships, while driving workshop revenue to over £2 million annually.

• Strategic Sales Leadership: Help grow the business to a sustainable £20 million turnover.
• Market Expansion: Penetrate core markets including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS); Power Generation; Energy-from-Waste; Paper Mills; Industrial Sites.
• Client Relationship Management: Win and grow high-value contracts, particularly Long-Term Agreements (LTAs).
• Workshop Sales Growth: Promote in-house fabrication capabilities to support key accounts and expand revenue.
• Sales Pipeline Ownership: Maintain a qualified pipeline through the CRM system, delivering accurate forecasts and updates to senior leadership.

• Proven success in a senior sales role within the mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering space.
• Strong technical background with the ability to confidently engage clients on engineering-led solutions.
• Deep understanding of BESS, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Track record of growing annual sales pipelines to £20M+ with consistent margin performance.
• Experience in workshop fabrication sales is highly desirable.
• Commercially driven, with excellent negotiation and client engagement skills.
• Previous exposure to working within a group structure or private equity environment is a plus.

• Base salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Company vehicle
• NEST pension scheme
• Backing from a wider group of industrial businesses - offering collaboration and shared expertise
• Strong focus on career progression within a high-growth environment
• Inclusive, supportive, and entrepreneurial team culture