Sales Manager - UK and Northern Europe

My client is recruiting a Sales Manager for their growing business. The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing new business opportunities for mineral products such as quartz, feldspar, and silica sand. The role focuses on expanding the customer base in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe, ensuring strong relationships with clients in the glass, construction, and ceramics sectors.

This role is primarily remote-based, with in-person visits to the company on a monthly or quarterly basis (to note UK office is in Scotland Oban / West Coast area).

The business to manage will range between £10 million and £20 million in annual revenue.

Part of the role will involve supporting the wider company European operation in training and development within the UK market, existing client account management and promoting the quality product as best in the UK and promoting it as the preferred product.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in the UK and Northern Europe.

Identify and acquire new customers, while maintaining and growing existing accounts.

Build strong relationships with clients in the glass, construction, and ceramics industries.

Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.

Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery of products.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Sales of mineral / Mined products (quartz, feldspar, silica sand).

Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of glass, construction, and ceramics sectors in the target regions.

Ideal candidate will have glass, silica, ceramics, mining, minerals, chemicals or geology based background and in depth knowledge in these areas.

Skills: Proven ability to develop and expand customer base; excellent negotiation and communication skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Languages: Fluent in English; candidates with an additional European language are ideal.

Competitive salary and package.

Must have RTW in the UK and able to travel UK wide and visit clients in Europe.