Job Description
FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
Distribution Sales Manager / Channel Sales Manager – Europe (Industrial Components)
Birmingham (Hybrid / Field-Based – UK & Europe)
£70,000 OTE + Car Allowance + Benefits
Ref: 755UK
Our client is a leading international engineering and manufacturing group, specialising in motion control, springs, and mechanical components.
They supply high-performance industrial solutions to OEMs, distributors, and manufacturing clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, marine, medical, and industrial engineering.
The Role – Channel / Distribution Sales
This is a Distribution Sales Manager / Channel Sales Manager role focused on developing and growing distributor networks across Europe.
You will drive revenue through channel partners, delivering technical sales support, training, and strategic account development.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive distribution sales growth across European markets
* Manage and develop channel partners and distributor accounts
* Build strong relationships across sales, technical, and leadership teams within distributors
* Deliver product training and technical sales support to partner sales teams
* Sell industrial components, springs, and motion control solutions
* Prepare quotes, proposals, and support contract negotiations
* Develop and execute key account and channel growth strategies
* Identify and onboard new distributors and channel partners
* Track performance via CRM (Salesforce) and manage KPIs
* Travel across Europe (~30% travel) to support partners and drive sales
Candidate Profile
* Experience in Distribution Sales, Channel Sales, Technical Sales, or Business Development
* Background in industrial components, mechanical engineering, motion control, springs, hydraulics, or related sectors
* Proven track record of growing sales through distributors or channel partners
* Experience working with OEMs, distributors, or industrial customers
* Strong presentation and training delivery skills
* Commercially driven with strong negotiation and relationship management skills
* Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
* Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
Desirable:
* European language skills (French, German, Spanish, Italian)
* Experience in international / European sales environments
Package
* £70,000 OTE
* Car allowance
* Benefits package
Location
Birmingham / West Midlands (Hybrid & Field-Based)
Commutable from areas such as (examples) Coventry, Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Leicester, Oxford, etc.
Apply via this advert or via the French Selection website (preferred method), vacancies section, job ref: 755UK
Website: www.french-selection.co.uk