Overview
Reference
SC210526IR5 Salary
£30,000 - £45,000/annum + car & commission Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- South Yorkshire -- Sheffield Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Northern Sales Manager
Machine Tooling & Engineering Solutions
Field-Based | North of England
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 Basic DOE
OTE: £55,000 – £60,000
Benefits: Bonus Scheme, Company Car, Hybrid Working, Early Finish Fridays
We are an established and growing Engineering business specialising in machine tooling solutions, metal cutting tools, machine tool manufacture, service & repair, and tooling refurbishment. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Northern Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities across the North of England.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships within the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.
The Role
This is a field-based, new business-focused sales position covering the North West, North East, Yorkshire, and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for identifying and developing opportunities with Engineering companies, subcontract machine shops, manufacturers, and distribution customers.
You will be expected to:
1. Generate and win new business opportunities across the region
2. Manage the full sales process from prospecting through to closing
3. Conduct 6–8 customer visits per day
4. Build strong relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing customers
5. Promote the company’s full range of:
6. Metal cutting tools
7. Machine tooling solutions
8. Tooling refurbishment services
9. Machine tool service & repair
10. Work closely with internal teams to deliver excellent customer support
11. Maintain accurate sales activity and pipeline management
This role offers the flexibility to work from home or from the office when not visiting customers.
The Candidate
We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven individual with experience selling into Engineering and Manufacturing environments.
Ideal experience includes:
12. Background in tooling, metal cutting, CNC machining, or machine tools
13. Strong understanding of the machining industry
14. Proven success in a field sales or business development role
15. Experience developing new business accounts
16. Ability to build relationships at all levels within Engineering businesses
17. Self-motivated and organised with excellent communication skills
18. Full UK driving licence
Candidates from outside the tooling industry will also be considered if they possess strong Engineering industry knowledge and a successful track record in technical sales.
What’s on Offer
19. £30,000 – £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
20. Realistic OTE of £55,000 – £60,000
21. Bonus scheme
22. Company car
23. Field-based autonomy and flexibility
24. Hybrid working options
25. Monday to Friday working pattern
26. Early finish every Friday
27. Opportunity to join a well-established and respected Engineering business with long-term career prospects
If you are an experienced Engineering sales professional looking for your next challenge with a growing and supportive company, we would love to hear from you
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