Senior Sales Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and SAMSON Materials Handling is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3552 (Business sales executives, Technical sales role with proposals and quotations for equipment) or SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors, International sales director title if managing sales strategy). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Also possible | £61,100 | £69,800 | £78,600 | £87,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you an experienced Senior Sales Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for developing international business opportunities? Join our dynamic team at SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd, a global leader in Bulk Material Handling Systems serving ports, terminals, cement, mining, power, and other key industries worldwide.
As part of the AUMUND Group of Companies, you will play a key role in delivering ambitious sales growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans, building strong customer and partner relationships, identifying new opportunities, and providing tailored technical solutions across the UK and international markets. Extensive travel is an integral part of this role.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales plans within your designated territory, ensuring alignment with the wider company sales strategy.
- Identify and engage prospective customers through direct sales activity, networking, site visits, and industry events.
- Consult with customers to understand operational requirements and deliver tailored technical and commercial solutions.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, ensuring exceptional levels of service and satisfaction.
- Prepare customer-specific proposals, quotations, and estimates that effectively demonstrate the value of SAMSON solutions.
- Develop and strengthen sales and service partner networks through training, joint customer visits, and "bid-to-win" strategies.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, provide sales forecasts, and contribute feedback to support product development initiatives.
🔹 Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5+ years' B2B sales experience, preferably within industrial equipment, engineering, or technical sectors.
🔹 Personal Attributes & Requirements
- Highly motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently.
- Customer-focused with a proactive and innovative mindset.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative team player who communicates effectively across all levels of the business.
- Adaptable and willing to take on new challenges while maintaining core responsibilities.
- Willingness to travel extensively, including international travel at short notice.
📌 Please note:
- This position is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, so applicants must be able to commute to Ely.
- Extensive UK and international travel is a key requirement of this role.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or a relocation package. Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK.
- Due to the volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates who clearly confirm they meet these criteria at the application stage.
If this sounds like you and you meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you!
- 📩 Interested? Contact us at [email protected] to apply or learn more.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SAMSON Materials Handling, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SAMSON Materials Handling holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.