Sales Manager

Position: Sales Manager (Permanent)
Sales Manager – Material Handling

Location:

Eastleigh/Southampton, Hampshire

We’re looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead a European Material Handling portfolio within a global engineering business. This role focuses on capital equipment sales, translating complex customer requirements into tailored technical solutions and driving order intake across Europe.

Sales Manager – Material Handling Essential Requirements /

Experience:

· Proven sales experience within one or more of the following sectors: pharmaceuticals, material handling, capital equipment, process machinery, or oral solid dosage

· Experience managing complex, long-cycle technical sales processes

· Strong technical and commercial negotiation skills

· Comfortable engaging with engineers, operations, and senior stakeholders

· Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

· Fluent English (additional European languages advantageous)

· Willingness to travel internationally (c. 30–50%)

Sales Manager – Material Handling

Salary and Benefits :
· £55,000 - £70,000 + bonus

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

· Pension & private healthcare options

· International exposure in a global organisation

· Based in Eastleigh

Sales Manager – Material Handling

The Role:

· Own the full sales cycle for material handling projects across Europe

· Act as the technical sales specialist supporting regional teams

· Develop compelling technical and commercial proposals

· Manage pricing, quotations, and internal handovers

· Support marketing initiatives and represent the business at customer meetings