Sales Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager to join a well-established, independent  engineering company with additional fabrication capabilities. 

Our client is seeking a driven and commercially focused individual to play a key role in expanding their customer base and developing new business opportunities across targeted industry sectors.

This position would suit a proactive sales professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering growth within a technical engineering environment. A strong understanding of machining and fabrication processes is essential.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with both existing and prospective clients across the UK market
• Conduct regular sales visits and customer meetings to identify new business opportunities
• Negotiate and secure new contracts while maintaining awareness of market trends and conditions
• Produce weekly sales activity reports, along with monthly and quarterly order forecasts
• Maintain accurate customer and pipeline data within CRM systems
• Identify high-value opportunities within the existing client base to maximise profitability and retention
• Support the development of long-term customer partnerships through regular engagement and review meetings
• Research and target new markets, sectors, and clients to drive business growth
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and conferences, providing market insight and feedback
• Contribute to marketing strategies and assist with pricing and costings for services and components

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar sales or business development role within engineering or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, with a results-driven mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Engineering background is essential

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic business
• Autonomy to develop your role and make a tangible impact