At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales in mechanical engineering, develop leads, and build strong customer relationships.
- Company: Established engineering business in Sheffield with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, health scheme, and pension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact in the engineering sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical engineering sales and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you a mechanically minded sales professional with experience in subcontract manufacturing, machining or engineering? An established and market-leading engineering business based in Sheffield is looking to appoint an experienced Sales Manager/Business Development Manager to join its expanding team.
Salary: circa £40,000 depending on experience
Permanent | 37 hours per week
The company specialises in the design and manufacture of medium to heavy mechanical engineering projects and products, supplying a diverse range of market sectors. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a technically minded sales professional with a proven track record of developing new and existing business within mechanical engineering. It would be expected that the candidate be from a sales background and be target driven; it would be advantageous for the candidate to have a good mechanical engineering qualification. There will be frequent UK travel therefore a clean UK driving license is essential.
The Role
- Identify new leads and target relevant companies and sectors.
- Develop qualified leads and convert prospects into active opportunities.
- Engage with prospective customers to understand their technical requirements, needs and commercial opportunities.
- Assist with the preparation of technical quotations and proposals.
- Secure enquiries and identify suitable contract opportunities.
- Follow up on submitted quotations and proposals.
- Negotiate and overcome objections to maximise conversion.
- Convert quotations and proposals into confirmed orders.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system to maximise sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to generate repeat and additional business.
- Proactively account manage and develop existing clients.
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling and business growth within existing accounts.
Ideal Experience
- The successful candidate will ideally have a background within mechanical engineering, fabrication, machining or subcontract manufacturing.
- Experience within heavy machinery, CNC machining or laser cutting would be particularly advantageous.
- You will have:
- A strong technical understanding of engineering products and manufacturing processes.
- Previous experience within a relevant engineering or manufacturing environment — ideally fabrication and machining.
- A proven track record in generating new business and developing existing accounts.
- Strong lead generation, prospecting and business development skills.
- Experience identifying target companies and key decision-makers.
- A demonstrable track record of selling into relevant industrial or engineering sectors.
- Experience selling bespoke, engineered or high-volume contracts.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to convert opportunities into orders.
- A mechanical engineering background or relevant engineering qualification.
Personal Qualities
- We are looking for someone who is:
- Ambitious, credible and technically minded.
- Highly organised with excellent presentation skills.
- A confident and effective communicator.
- Skilled at building strong relationships with customers and prospects at all levels.
- Commercially driven with a proactive approach to sales.
- A team player who is happy to support colleagues and contribute to the wider business.
- Confident communicating with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
Benefits
- This is a permanent position offering an excellent remuneration package, including:
- Salary circa £40,000 + depending on experience
- 37-hour working week
- 33 days' holiday per year — 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays
- Westfield Health contributory health scheme
- On-site parking
- Pension scheme
About A for Appointments
At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Only candidates based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK are allowed.
Sales Manager ( Mechanical Engineering) in Sheffield employer: A for Appointments
Join a leading engineering firm in Sheffield that values innovation and employee growth. With a strong focus on mechanical engineering, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a contributory health scheme and generous holiday allowance. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious sales professionals to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to exciting engineering projects.
