Overview
Looking to move beyond senior sales? This role offers a genuine route into UK branch leadership, blending strategic account development with complex, solution‑led technical sales.
We are working in partnership with a globally established engineering manufacturer, recognised for delivering high-precision engineered solutions into some of the most advanced OEM environments. Their products sit at the heart of cutting‑edge applications across automation, aerospace, medical and high‑tech manufacturing.
As part of a planned leadership transition, they are now seeking a Northern sales manager – a key strategic hire with a clear and structured pathway into the UK branch manager role.
The Position
This is a high‑impact, field‑based role where you will take full ownership of the Northern region, managing a mix of established key accounts and new business opportunities.
You will operate in a consultative, solution‑led sales environment, working closely with design engineers, technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver tailored, application‑based solutions.
Your customer base will include OEMs across:
- Industrial automation & robotics
- Aerospace & precision engineering
- Medical devices & life sciences
- Semiconductor & electronics manufacturing
- Packaging & special purpose machinery
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
- Manage and grow key OEM accounts through structured account development and relationship management.
- Drive new business acquisition through proactive pipeline generation and opportunity identification.
- Deliver consultative, value‑based technical sales aligned to customer applications.
- Manage complex sales cycles, including technical discussions and commercial negotiations.
- Utilise market intelligence and competitor insight to identify growth opportunities.
- Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management and reporting.
Career Progression
This role has been designed as a succession plan, not a static position.
Year 1 – Focus on building credibility, strengthening customer relationships and gaining deep product and market understanding.
Year 2 – Take on increased strategic influence, supporting sales team development and contributing to wider commercial planning.
Year 3 – Progress into the UK branch manager role, leading sales strategy, team performance and overall business direction.
About You
- HNC / HND / Degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
- Background within engineering or manufacturing environments (e.g. CNC machining, precision engineering, automation).
- Proven experience in field‑based technical sales within areas such as linear motion, automation, motion control, tooling, metrology or related technologies.
- Strong track record in both key account management and new business development.
- Consultative, solution‑led sales approach with the ability to engage technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Experience managing complex sales processes and delivering engineered solutions.
- Strong commercial awareness including forecasting, pipeline management and negotiation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Exposure to mentoring, coaching or supporting colleagues.
Why This Opportunity
- Genuine, structured progression into UK branch manager.
- High level of autonomy and ownership within your region.
- Opportunity to work with advanced engineering solutions across high‑growth sectors.
- Strong existing customer base combined with significant growth potential.
- A business that values long‑term development and internal progression.
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