Sales Manager

Sales Manager UK Field-Based Role £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package I'm currently recruiting for a Sales Manager on behalf of a well-established engineering business supplying specialist valve solutions into the paper manufacturing sector. This is a field-based role focused on developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales growth across the UK market. The RoleKey responsibilities include: • Managing and growing key accounts within the paper manufacturing industry. • Identifying and developing new business opportunities across an assigned territory. • Promoting specialist valve solutions and associated engineered products. • Preparing quotations, managing tenders, and negotiating commercial agreements. • Building strong relationships with customers and providing technical sales support. • Managing opportunities and pipeline activity through CRM systems. • Providing market intelligence, sales forecasts, and regular reporting. • Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and project delivery. About YouThe ideal candidate will have: • Proven experience selling into the paper manufacturing industry. • Experience within valves, flow control, process equipment, or a related technical product sector. • Strong technical sales capability with the ability to understand engineering specifications and customer requirements. • Knowledge of valve applications and process industries. • Excellent relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills. • A proactive and commercially focused approach to business development. • HNC/HND or similar engineering qualification would be advantageous. Package • £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary • Performance-related bonus • Car allowance • Home office IT setup • Private medical cover • Dental cover • Season ticket loan • Cycle to work scheme • Life assurance • Enhanced pension (Employee 3%, Employer 6%) Additional Information • Field-based position covering the UK market. • Two-stage interview process: • Initial video interview • Final face-to-face interview Further details available upon request.