Sales Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager to join a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial cooling, freezing, and chilling systems.

We are seeking a proactive professional to grow with the business and deliver first-class, quality-engineered equipment to a global customer base.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth across the UK and Ireland by developing high-level customer relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of sales strategy and internal business development forecasts.
• Lead Generation: Proactively generate potential sales leads and manage enquiry lists to meet UK sales targets.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with both existing and potential customers.
• Technical Liaison: Work closely with the technical team on project development and prepare detailed sales quotations and proposals
• Commercial Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations to secure orders while meeting agreed margins and budgets.
• Market Awareness: Keep up to date with product innovation, competitor activity, and the impact of H&S regulations on the market.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years in B2B sales (experience in a similar industry is desirable)
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing sales projects at different stages of fruition.
• Approach: A self-motivated, flexible, and independent professional who can contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Technical Aptitude: A willingness to learn, ability to think \\\”outside-the-box,\\\” and a good understanding of MS Office products.
• Travel: Ability to work a mixture of office-based, remote working, and travel to sites across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

• Car: Company car or allowance, including a new vehicle after 6 months and a full mileage/expenses package.
• Pension: 8% non-contributory pension.
• Annual Leave: 33 days (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Financial Security: Life assurance (6x annual salary) and twice-yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI.
• Growth: Biannual professional development reviews and a share ownership scheme.
• Support: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, plus a work laptop and mobile phone.

If this is something of interest send your CV to leonie.martin@mk-recruit.co.uk