Sales Manager in Alfreton

Our client is expanding their sales team due to sustained growth and is seeking a driven and experienced Sales Manager. In this role, you will report to the Sales Director and be responsible for contributing to sales targets while developing new business opportunities across Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Modular Skids, and Acoustic and Filtration Equipment.
The ideal candidate will have a proven background in a sales role within an engineering environment, along with a strong understanding of sectors such as Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen Generation and Storage, Waste-to-X, Power Grid, Pressure Vessels, or Renewable Heating.

As the New Sales Manager, you will:

• Increase business sales by identifying and closing new opportunities
• Conduct market research to discover new customers, products, sectors, growth areas, and partnerships
• Contribute to business plan development to ensure sustainable, profitable growth
• Perform sales forecasting and analysis; present findings to senior management/board
• Attend customer meetings in the UK and overseas to support sales activities
• Interpret and review customer requirements, including specs, drawings, and standards
• Propose suitable alternatives aligned with customer needs
• Prepare technical documents, purchase specs, and sketches to support cost estimation
• Liaise with external suppliers for specialized expertise
• Manage and coordinate internal and external cost estimates
• Produce bid cost sheets for Sales Director approval
• Create high-quality, detailed proposal documents for customer presentations
• Ensure project costs align with budget and meet customer expectations
• Provide ad-hoc sales support to internal and external stakeholders
• Compile clear bid-phase documentation and electronic technical/commercial packages
• Communicate project requirements across departments effectively
• Maintain and update the company\’s CRM system to track leads and sales activity
• Contribute to product improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Support project management, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams as needed
• Engage in a broad range of business and non-sales activities as required
• Complete site surveys, condition assessments, and assist with technical reporting
• Perform tasks assigned by management beyond core responsibilities
• Actively participate in various business development activities

Requirements for this role:
Essential:

• Minimum 5 years\’ experience in Technical Sales or Engineering/Applications roles within relevant sectors
• Business, Engineering or Manufacturing Qualification to Diploma level or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK & EU markets and working practices
• Background in Engineering or Manufacturing environments
• Proven track record of success in sales or technical roles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience selling one or more of the following:
• Pressure Vessels
• Heat Exchangers (preferably Shell & Tube)
• Piping
• Storage Tanks
• Modular Skids
• Acoustic and Filtration Equipment for Gas Turbines and Power Grid

Desirable:

• Degree level qualification, preferably to 2:1 level or above.
• Solid understanding of general engineering principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricated and integrated products
• Strong skills in using market research tools

About you:

• Able to work out of hours, when required to support customer needs
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to travel within the UK and Overseas, sometimes frequently
• Current UK resident
• English speaking

How to Apply
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