Our client is expanding their sales team due to sustained growth and is seeking a driven and experienced Sales Manager. In this role, you will report to the Sales Director and be responsible for contributing to sales targets while developing new business opportunities across Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Modular Skids, and Acoustic and Filtration Equipment.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
The ideal candidate will have a proven background in a sales role within an engineering environment, along with a strong understanding of sectors such as Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen Generation and Storage, Waste-to-X, Power Grid, Pressure Vessels, or Renewable Heating.
As the New Sales Manager, you will:
Increase business sales by identifying and closing new opportunities
Conduct market research to discover new customers, products, sectors, growth areas, and partnerships
Contribute to business plan development to ensure sustainable, profitable growth
Perform sales forecasting and analysis; present findings to senior management/board
Attend customer meetings in the UK and overseas to support sales activities
Interpret and review customer requirements, including specs, drawings, and standards
Propose suitable alternatives aligned with customer needs
Prepare technical documents, purchase specs, and sketches to support cost estimation
Liaise with external suppliers for specialized expertise
Manage and coordinate internal and external cost estimates
Produce bid cost sheets for Sales Director approval
Create high-quality, detailed proposal documents for customer presentations
Ensure project costs align with budget and meet customer expectations
Provide ad-hoc sales support to internal and external stakeholders
Compile clear bid-phase documentation and electronic technical/commercial packages
Communicate project requirements across departments effectively
Maintain and update the companys CRM system to track leads and sales activity
Contribute to product improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Support project management, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams as needed
Engage in a broad range of business and non-sales activities as required
Complete site surveys, condition assessments, and assist with technical reporting
Perform tasks assigned by management beyond core responsibilities
Actively participate in various business development activities
Requirements for this role:
Essential:
Minimum 5 years experience in Technical Sales or Engineering/Applications roles within relevant sectors
Business, Engineering or Manufacturing Qualification to Diploma level or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of UK & EU markets and working practices
Background in Engineering or Manufacturing environments
Proven track record of success in sales or technical roles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience selling one or more of the following:
Pressure Vessels
Heat Exchangers (preferably Shell & Tube)
Piping
Storage Tanks
Modular Skids
Acoustic and Filtration Equipment for Gas Turbines and Power Grid
Desirable:
Degree level qualification, preferably to 2:1 level or above.
Solid understanding of general engineering principles
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricated and integrated products
Strong skills in using market research tools
About you:
Able to work out of hours, when required to support customer needs
Full UK driving licence
Able to travel within the UK and Overseas, sometimes frequently
Current UK resident
English speaking
How to Apply
Feel like you may be suited for this role? Please get in touch today!
We invite suitably experienced candidates to apply by following the appropriate links or by contacting Recruit 2 You directly on 01773 252222 who are acting as an employment agency for this hire.
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