At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth in advanced manufacturing with cutting-edge laser and photonics technologies.
- Company: Join Novanta, a global leader transforming healthcare and manufacturing through innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, international travel, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while owning a key European market.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in technical B2B sales with a focus on OEMs and precision engineering.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
We’re looking for a Senior Sales Manager to take ownership of a key European region and drive growth within our Precision Manufacturing business, specialising in laser, optics, and advanced photonics solutions.
Why this role is exciting
This isn’t a “maintain the numbers” role — it’s a chance to shape and scale a market.
In this role you will:
- Own and grow a strategic UK, France & Benelux territory
- Work at the forefront of cutting-edge laser and photonics technologies
- Drive both new business and key account expansion
- Partner with global teams in a highly collaborative, international environment
- Have real influence on commercial strategy and customer direction
What you will be doing
- Lead sales growth across the region, delivering strong double-digit YoY performance
- Identify and win new OEM customers in advanced manufacturing markets
- Build and grow relationships across engineering, procurement, and supply chain stakeholders
- Develop and execute strategic account plans and territory strategies
- Manage a robust sales pipeline, forecasting, and CRM discipline
- Collaborate with technical teams to deliver complex, high-value solutions
- Represent Novanta at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows
What you will bring
- Proven success in technical B2B sales (5+ years)
- Experience selling into OEMs with long design cycles
- Strong background in laser, photonics, optics, additive manufacturing, or precision engineering
- Track record of winning new business and growing key accounts
- Ability to engage confidently with both technical and commercial stakeholders
- A strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution
- Experience working in a global, matrix organisation
Additional details
- Coverage: UK, France, Netherlands
- Travel: ~50% (international)
- Languages: English required, French advantageous
Why Novanta?
At Novanta, you won’t just sell products — you will enable innovation in some of the world’s most advanced industries. You will join a global technology leader where:
- Innovation is at the core of everything we do
- Your work has a direct, visible impact
- You’re trusted to own your region and drive growth
- You collaborate with experts across engineering, product, and commercial functions
Ready to make an impact?
If you are a driven, technically credible sales leader ready to take ownership of a high-potential region, reach out to Rebecca Pelham or apply today!
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Senior Sales Manager employer: Novanta
At Novanta, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and precision in our Stockport location. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can advance their skills in the high-tech field of laser systems. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and quality in mission-critical technologies.
