Sales Manager

The Role

We are recruiting a Sales Manager for a specialist manufacturing business that is part of a well-established global group. This role is heavily focused on driving new business growth within a technical, engineered product environment, supported by the scale, reputation, and investment of an international organisation.

• Lead and develop a technical sales team with a clear focus on new business generation
• Proactively identify, target, and win new customers across defined markets or sectors
• Own and drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting and solution development to negotiation and close
• Develop and implement a sales strategy focused on growth, market penetration, and margin
• Work closely with engineering, production, and technical teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers at all levels, including engineers, buyers, and senior stakeholders
• Track pipeline activity, forecasts, and performance against growth targets
• Represent the business within the wider global group and at trade shows and industry events

• Proven experience in technical B2B sales within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
• Strong track record of winning new business rather than purely account management
• Experience leading or mentoring sales teams (or ready to step into a management role)
• Comfortable selling technically complex products or solutions
• Commercially driven, resilient, and highly motivated by growth
• Able to operate effectively within a global group structure while maintaining a hands‑on approach

• Competitive base salary with an attractive, growth‑focused bonus structure
• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding the business and opening new markets
• Backing, investment, and stability of a global manufacturing group
• Clear career progression opportunities as the business grows
• Comprehensive benefits package

This role will suit a technical sales leader who thrives on opening doors, developing solutions, and turning opportunities into long‑term partnerships within a manufacturing environment.