Sales Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Sales Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded UK-based manufacturing business. Recognised for delivering precision-engineered solutions to a diverse international customer base across demanding, highly regulated industries, they are experiencing continued growth. With a strong heritage, advanced production capabilities and a reputation for technical excellence, the company works in close partnership with its customers to develop bespoke solutions critical to performance and reliability.

Reporting to the UK Sales Director, the Sales Manager will lead and develop a small, high-performing sales team, overseeing Key Account Managers, Sales Engineers and Technical Support staff. Your primary focus will be to maximise growth within key existing accounts, which represent the majority of company turnover, through a structured and consultative sales approach. You will oversee all incoming enquiries, RFQs and technical responses, ensuring customers receive commercially competitive and technically robust solutions.

Sales Manager Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a team of sales professionals, driving performance and ensuring targets are achieved

Manage and grow key customer accounts through a consultative, relationship-led sales approach

Interpret and clarify complex customer requirements, translating them into commercially viable technical solutions

Oversee the preparation of quotations and proposals, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness and alignment with customer expectations

Negotiate and implement long-term agreements covering design, manufacture and supply

Collaborate closely with internal departments including Design, Production, Procurement and Business Development as well as external partners, to deliver optimal solutions

Build and maintain strong relationships across OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, positioning the business at the forefront of new and emerging projects

About the Ideal Sales Manager

Proven experience in a technical sales environment, ideally within aerospace, oil & gas, defence or similarly regulated industries

Strong background in account management, with a track record of developing and growing key customer relationships

Experience leading or mentoring a sales team, with the ability to inspire and drive performance

Technically minded, with the ability to engage confidently with engineers and stakeholders at all levels

Commercially aware, with a consultative approach to sales and problem-solving

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing organisation that offers genuine career progression, ongoing development and the autonomy to make a real impact. You will play a key role in shaping customer relationships and driving future growth within an established and respected business.

If this interests you and you believe you have the skills needed to succeed in this role, then please apply via the link in this advert.

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