Engineering Sales Branch Manager - Lubrication Equipment

Job Profile for Engineering Sales Manager 46455

Position: Engineering Sales Manager Location: Coventry / Central England Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (Negotiable) + Benefits

A well-established engineering products and solutions provider is seeking an experienced and technically minded Engineering Sales Manager to join the business as part of a planned succession strategy.

This is a field-based role suited to a technically oriented sales professional with a strong mechanical engineering background and experience working with end users, MRO customers and production-based industrial businesses.

The successful candidate will manage and develop an established customer base while identifying new business opportunities across Central England. The role would suit someone from a mechanical engineering products, power transmission, engineering distribution or industrial sales background, particularly someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a hands-on and commercially focused approach.

There is also scope for the successful candidate to take on additional responsibility within the business over time, with previous man-management or branch management experience advantageous.

Job Overview

Manage and develop an established portfolio of industrial customers across Central England Build strong relationships with end users, MRO customers and mechanical engineering businesses Identify and secure new business opportunities within target production and manufacturing industries Sell a range of engineering products, mechanical components and lubrication equipment Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions Provide technical support and product knowledge to customers Develop long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders Identify opportunities to increase sales across existing accounts Work closely with internal teams to ensure effective order processing and customer service Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer information and pipeline opportunities Support the continued growth and development of the business Work alongside the existing Sales Office Manager as part of a planned succession and transition process Potentially take on additional team or management responsibilities depending on experience

Job Requirements

Proven experience in a technical sales role within engineering, industrial products or mechanical sectors Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and a practical understanding of industrial machinery Experience dealing with end users, MRO customers and production/manufacturing businesses Experience selling mechanical components, engineering products, power transmission products or lubrication equipment A background within engineering products distribution, power transmission or industrial supply would be advantageous Manufacturing or production industry experience would be beneficial Previous branch management, sales management or man-management experience would be advantageous Commercially minded with the ability to manage existing accounts while developing new business Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills Comfortable carrying out customer visits and working independently in a field-based role Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

Hours of Work

Full-time, field-based position Based from Coventry with regular customer visits across Central England Flexibility required to meet customer and business needsSalary & Benefits

£35,000 - £45,000 basic salary, negotiable depending on experience Company pool car available for customer visits Private medical insurance Death in service benefit Profit share scheme Long-term career progression and succession opportunityBenefits may be discussed and tailored depending on the successful candidate's background and experience.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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