Group Sales & Marketing Manager Location: Lancashire / North Yorkshire Hybrid – predominantly field-based Salary: c. £75,000 basic (IRO) pension highly attractive performance-based incentive package Additional Benefits: Progression opportunities | Potential share options | Entrepreneurial environment Sector: CNC / Precision Engineering / Manufacturing The Opportunity We are seeking a Group Sales & Marketing Manager to drive and accelerate growth within a well-established CNC precision engineering business based in the North West. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a commercially driven individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys autonomy, and is motivated by building sustainable, profitable growth without compromising margin or quality. The role focuses on localised business development, strengthening long-term customer relationships, and identifying new revenue streams aligned to milling and turning operations. Key Responsibilities Sales & Commercial Leadership Drive year-on-year revenue growth while protecting margin Develop strong market intelligence for current and future services Build and grow long-term customer relationships Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities Propose and deploy new revenue streams aligned to operational capability Lead and participate in commercial negotiations Issue quotes using costing information provided by operations Develop and maintain the CRM system, ensuring pipeline visibility Marketing & Brand Alignment Develop and implement sales-led marketing strategies Utilise appropriate media channels to support lead generation Ensure commercial messaging aligns with operational strengths Senior Leadership Contribution Provide regular commercial reporting to senior leadership Contribute to annual planning and growth initiatives Propose and deliver continuous business improvements Operational & Leadership Support Provide leadership cover and oversight when required Inspire and influence through visible, dynamic leadership Key Performance Indicators Primary KPI: 50% year-on-year sales growth without margin erosion Sales pipeline value Quote conversion rate Average order value Customer retention and growth About You 5 years’ experience in a senior sales or commercial role Background in CNC, precision engineering, manufacturing, or a technical environment Proven track record of profitable sales growth Highly professional with strong integrity Entrepreneurial, proactive, and commercially astute Comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities Confident communicator at customer and senior leadership level Why Apply? Opportunity to shape and own the commercial strategy Attractive salary with strong performance-based earnings Potential equity/share options Long-term progression within a stable, established manufacturing business Work with a business known for quality, capability, and customer focus PLEASE NOTE By submitting this application, you agree for Discovery to store your details and contact you regarding this application and any future roles we believe may be of interest, in line with our Privacy Policy (available on our website). You may unsubscribe at any time. All applications will be processed through Discovery, the retained managing consultants. Due to high application volumes, only successful applicants will be contacted.