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 Role
Key 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 You
The 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.
