At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and develop new business in the industrial applications sector.
- Company: Join a growing SME with ambitious expansion plans.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, hybrid work, and an annual bonus up to 30%.
- Other info: Build long-term relationships and manage your own sales territory independently.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic field-based role across the UK and Ireland.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical sales within industrial chemicals is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Sales Manager - Industrial Applications
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Bonus
Annual bonus up to 30% of your salary.
Benefits
33days holiday, pension contribution, hybrid work, company car.
Location
Nationwide (Field based role).
Overview
My client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Sales Manager to join their Industrial Applications division.
This is a field-based, standalone sales role, with responsibility for developing new business opportunities while managing a portfolio of existing key accounts across the UK and Ireland.
The successful candidate will have experience within the industrial chemicals sector and possess a strong understanding of industrial applications, particularly lubrication, greases and HI&I markets.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing SME with ambitious expansion plans and play a key role in its continued success.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and secure new business opportunities, with approximately 70% of the role focused on business development and 30% dedicated to managing existing key accounts.
- Build long-term relationships with customers across a variety of industrial markets.
- Identify new opportunities for specialist raw materials within industrial applications.
- Manage your own sales territory independently while delivering against agreed KPIs.
- Maintain an active pipeline of qualified opportunities to support future business growth.
- Achieve customer engagement and sales activity targets.
- Travel throughout the UK and Ireland as required, with occasional visits to the head office in Kent.
- Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in a technical sales or business development role within industrial chemicals or related markets.
• Knowledge or awareness of one or more of the following sectors
- Lubrication
- Greases
- HI&I (Household, Industrial & Institutional)
- An understanding of these markets is highly desirable.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing a nationwide territory independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience selling specialist chemical raw materials or additives.
- Existing relationships within the industrial applications market.
- Experience working with distributors, manufacturers or formulators within the industrial chemicals sector.
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Sales Manager (Industrial Application) employer: Solutions Engineering Recruitment
At Solutions Engineering Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our IT Field Technicians enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a company car or generous car allowance, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the thriving tech landscape of the West Country. Join us to be part of a supportive team that prioritises employee development and customer satisfaction.
Contact Details:
Solutions Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
