Sales Manager

A leading service bureau with a well-established reputation and client base is seeking a results-oriented Sales Manager to secure new clients across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in building relationships and driving sales growth within a dynamic and growing market.

Work Environment:

• Home-based with occasional travel to the office (once a week) and client meetings across the country.
• Opportunity to work with diverse customers in a multi-technology environment.

Role Summary:

The Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities with a focus on the aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, and medical sectors. You will create and execute sales strategies, build relationships with key decision-makers, and drive successful customer acquisition and new revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to target new customers and expand into new industry sectors.
• Proactively build relationships with prospective clients through effective communication and networking.
• Generate leads through research, cold calls, and other proactive prospecting activities.
• Develop and qualify opportunities in target markets with support from the Head of Sales & Marketing.
• Manage customer data effectively using CRM systems and provide accurate sales forecasting data.
• Understand customer requirements and develop tailored key account development plans with SMART objectives.

Requirements

• Essential Sales Expertise: Proven experience in business development, preferably within the manufacturing or engineering sector, is crucial. Plastic/Additive Manufacturing is a plus
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: A strong understanding of various manufacturing processes, ideally with experience in additive manufacturing, is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: The ability to read technical drawings and interpret manufacturing requirements is necessary to effectively communicate with clients and ensure project success.
• Exceptional Customer Engagement: Professional and capable customer interaction/engagement skills are paramount to building rapport, fostering trust, and securing new business opportunities.
• Public Presentation Experience: Prior experience at trade shows and public presentations demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.

Benefits

Base Salary: £40K - £50K

Your contributions will be rewarded with a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package and car allowance.

As part of a well-funded group with a strong European presence, you'll have ample opportunities for career advancement, both domestically and internationally.

If you're seeking an exciting challenge at the forefront of additive manufacturing, where you can make a real impact by enabling serial production, we encourage you to apply for a confidential discussion