Sales Manager (Developing / Early Career)
Business Area: Optical Thin Film Coatings
Industrial, Aerospace & Defence, Life Sciences
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.
Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.
Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development.
Overview We are looking for a motivated and technically capable individual to join our commercial team as a Sales Manager, based in Plymouth. This role is ideal for someone who can demonstrate the ability to work in a technical or engineering-led environment and who is keen to build a long-term career in commercial and sales.
With full technical training and support provided, the successful candidate will focus on developing existing customer accounts and supporting the growth of new business within the industrial, aerospace & defence, and life sciences markets. The role has particular responsibility for sales activity linked to the Plymouth site, while working as part of a national sales team.
Sales Development & Customer Support
Support and develop existing customer accounts, building strong technical and commercial relationships
Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with guidance from senior sales and technical colleagues
Learn to sell optical thin film coating solutions, understanding customer applications and performance requirements
Build credibility with engineers, buyers, and project stakeholders
Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and R&D teams to understand products and processes
Learn how to translate technical capability into commercial value for customers
Collaborate with the national sales team to support wider business objectives
High level of motivation and desire to build a career in commercial or sales roles
Exposure to industrial, aerospace & defence, or life sciences sectors
Some experience working with customers or stakeholders (commercial, technical, or project-based)
Competitive salary with development-focused incentive structure
~ Structured training and long-term career development
~ 25 Days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Health & wellbeing cash plan
Training & Development
Comprehensive technical training on optical thin film coatings and applications
Mentoring and support from experienced sales and technical professionals
Clear pathway for progression within the commercial organisation
Apply now and start your commercial journey with G&H