Hands-on Sales Leader – Manufacturing / Engineering

Location	Central Belt
Package	up to £70,000 + £7,200 car allowance, BUPA, Pension
Sector	Engineering,Industrial,

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The Client

Our client is a well-respected engineering manufacturer supplying bespoke finished products to OEMs within the marine, oil & gas, defence, and other critical sectors. With minimal competition both domestically and internationally, the company operates in a niche market and enjoys a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where strategic thinking, autonomy, and leadership are not just encouraged but actively supported. The company is primed for growth, with plans to expand into European and global markets, offering significant potential for team and business development.

The Candidate

You are a proven sales professional with a background in the engineering or manufacturing sectors. Experience in working with OEMs is essential, while mechanical engineering experience is preferred. You are:

Strategic and Analytical: Capable of identifying market gaps, interpreting data, and formulating actionable sales strategies.
Dynamic and Motivational: A natural leader who can inspire, manage, and develop a small team while driving individual and collective success.
Hands-On and Proactive: Comfortable engaging directly with customers, managing key accounts, and overseeing tender processes.
Experienced and Knowledgeable: Familiar with selling to OEMs, and ideally, with additional insight into commissioning, maintenance, or spare parts supply.
Results-Driven: Focused on achieving targets and contributing to the company’s growth ambitions in both UK and international markets.

You will thrive in a role that offers autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on position that offers the ideal platform for a talented sales professional to step into a managerial role or for an experienced leader to join a business with true autonomy.

As Sales Manager, you’ll oversee a small, motivated sales team, while also remaining closely involved with strategic and operational sales activities. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing data-driven, strategic sales plans to identify new market opportunities and expand into untapped sectors.
Managing existing customer relationships, tendering processes, and business development initiatives.
Leading and inspiring your team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance.
Overseeing the supply of products to OEMs and exploring additional opportunities in commissioning, maintenance, and spare parts supply.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll enjoy significant autonomy to implement your ideas and streamline processes without red tape.

This role provides a rare combination of strategic leadership and hands-on selling, making it an exceptional opportunity for ambitious professionals.

The Rewards

In return for your expertise, our client offers an attractive remuneration package, including:

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum.
Car Allowance: £7,200 annually.
Bonuses: Performance-related bonuses.
Benefits: Comprehensive health plan and private pension scheme.
Work Environment: Hybrid working arrangements (office/home) with national travel to meet customers as required.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to redefine the role, shape the future of a successful sales function, and contribute to the growth of an exceptional business.

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