Sales Manager

Company: Platform Recruitment
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

Sales Manager

Location: Field-Based (UK)

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + Bonus

Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client, a global engineering and industrial technology business, is looking for a Sales Manager to drive growth across a designated UK territory. This role will focus on developing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering sales growth across a range of industrial products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and grow relationships with existing and prospective customers

Identify and secure new business opportunities within the assigned territory

Deliver product presentations and promote technical solutions to customers

Manage the preparation of quotations, proposals, and commercial offers

Negotiate contracts and orders while maintaining profitability targets

Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting through CRM systems

Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities for business growth

Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer support and project delivery

Requirements

Proven experience in a technical sales or business development role

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Experience selling to the paper-making industry

Ability to build long-term customer relationships and manage key accounts

Self-motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills

Willingness to travel extensively within the UK

What’s on Offer

£50k–£55k salary plus bonus

Company car allowance

Home office IT setup provided

Private medical and dental cover

Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance and enhanced pension (3% employee / 6% employer)

Opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering organisation with excellent career development prospects

Posted: June 19th, 2026