National Industrial Manager
A strategic leadership opportunity with Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, established in Barnsley in 1995, is a privately owned supplier of valves, controls and fittings, supporting the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning industries as well as the wider industrial market. Albion has built its reputation on quality, technical expertise, and dependable service.
Albion Valves' strong market position is driven by breadth of range, one of the UK’s largest valve stockholdings, and a cradle-to-grave approach to customer support. As the business continues to invest in its future growth, it is now seeking to strengthen and expand its presence in the industrial market.
To support this ambition, Albion has created the new position of National Industrial Manager, a strategic appointment responsible for shaping and accelerating the company’s industrial growth agenda.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute and market-facing leader to define strategy and establish a stronger industrial footprint across the UK and Ireland.
The successful candidate will be expected to identify, develop, and grow opportunities across one or more key industrial sectors, including:
· Manufacturing & Process
· Food & Beverage
· Marine
· Pharmaceutical
· Utilities
· Data Centres
· Energy Centres
· Industrial HVAC & District Heating
· OEM
· Petrochemical
· Renewable Energy
This is far more than a business development position. It is a strategic leadership role for an individual capable of influencing direction, building relationships with senior stakeholders, identifying market opportunities, and positioning Albion Valves as a recognised industrial valve solutions partner.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and execute Albion’s industrial market growth strategy in line with wider business objectives.
· Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across agreed targeted industrial sectors.
· Build and maintain senior-level relationships with contractors, consultants, end users, OEMs, and distribution partners.
· Increase market awareness of the Albion brand and strengthen its positioning within the industrial sector.
· Work collaboratively with sales, technical, and project teams to maximise commercial opportunities and deliver customer value.
· Provide market insight to support product development.
· Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and customer engagements across the UK and Ireland.
· Identify emerging market trends to inform strategic planning.
Candidate Profile
· Proven success in industrial valves or closely aligned industrial sectors.
· Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to translate market insight into profitable growth.
· A track record of building credible and lasting relationships.
· Experience within one or more of the key industrial sectors highlighted above would be highly advantageous.
· A self-motivated and resilient approach, with the confidence to operate autonomously and deliver results.
· Professional presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels.
· Full UK driving licence.
Why Join Albion Valves?
· A long-established and respected business with over 40 years of industry expertise.
· A strong reputation for quality, service, and technical support.
· One of the UK’s leading independent valve suppliers, with extensive stockholding and a broad product range.
· A genuine opportunity to shape, influence, and grow an important strategic area of the business.
· The backing of an ambitious company with a clear commitment to long-term development.
· A role with scope, visibility, and meaningful career progression.
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including bonus, pension, healthcare, and life assurance, alongside an excellent working environment in which to succeed.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business in a role where you can make a genuine impact and play a defining part in Albion’s future industrial growth.
To apply, please send your CV to Dan Crosswaite, Sales Director, Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, Fallbank Industrial Estate, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3LS, or email .