Sales Manager

Cramlington
9 months ago
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NEOS Engineering are partnered with a global leader in engineering sector who are on the hunt for a UK & Ireland Sales Manager to spearhead their expansion across the power generation, gas transmission, and refining sectors. This is a great opportunity for someone with a technical sales background in heavy engineering, looking to take ownership of a region and build long-term commercial success. The Sales Manager vacancy is home-based, requiring extensive travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow market share across the UK & Ireland.
Build strong relationships with power generation plants, gas turbine operators, transmission firms, and refineries.
Manage the entire sales cycle – from lead generation and RFQs to closing contracts.
Carry out regular site visits, engaging with key stakeholders at all levels.
Deliver persuasive sales presentations, tailored to technical customer needs.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to align solutions with client requirements.
Ensure all commercial activity complies with safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
Represent the business at trade shows and exhibitions to boost brand presence.
Provide regular sales reporting and market intelligence to the senior team.
Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales, ideally within power generation, gas transmission, or refining.
HNC/HND or BEng in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems and auxiliary equipment is essential.
Proven experience managing complex sales cycles and high-value projects.
Technically astute with the ability to interpret engineering specs and client requirements.
Skilled in MS Office, MS Project, and ERP systems (Epicor is a bonus).
Confident communicator and negotiator, able to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
Self-driven, results-focused, and happy to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland.
What’s on Offer:

Join a globally respected engineering business with serious growth ambitions.
Competitive base salary plus bonus structure.
Private medical cover, strong pension, and 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
Hybrid/remote working with travel to client sites and occasional office visits.
A dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected

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