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Looking to move beyond senior sales? this role offers a genuine route into uk branch leadership, blending strategic account development with complex, solution-led technical sales.

We are working in partnership with a globally established engineering manufacturer, recognised for delivering high-precision, engineered solutions into some of the most advanced oem environments. their products sit at the heart of cutting-edge applications across automation, aerospace, medical and high-tech manufacturing.

As part of a planned leadership transition, they are now seeking a northern sales manager — a key strategic hire with a clear and structured pathway into the uk branch manager role.

The position

this is a high-impact, field-based role where you will take full ownership of the northern region, managing a mix of established key accounts and new business opportunities.

You will operate in a consultative, solution-led sales environment, working closely with design engineers, technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver tailored, application-based solutions.

Your customer base will include oem’s across:

* industrial automation & robotics

* aerospace & precision engineering

* medical devices & life sciences

* semiconductor & electronics manufacturing

* packaging & special purpose machinery

Key responsibilities

* develop and execute a strategic territory plan to drive revenue growth and market penetration

* manage and grow key oem accounts through structured account development and relationship management

* drive new business acquisition through proactive pipeline generation and opportunity identification

* deliver consultative, value-based technical sales aligned to customer applications

* manage complex sales cycles, including technical discussions and commercial negotiations

* utilise market intelligence and competitor insight to identify growth opportunities

* maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management and reporting

Career progression

this role has been designed as a succession plan, not a static position.

Year 1

focus on building credibility, strengthening customer relationships and gaining deep product and market understanding.

Year 2

take on increased strategic influence, supporting sales team development and contributing to wider commercial planning.

Year 3

progress into the uk branch manager role, leading sales strategy, team performance and overall business direction.

About you

* hnc / hnd / degree in mechanical engineering or similar

* background within engineering or manufacturing environments (e.g. cnc machining, precision engineering, automation)

* proven experience in field-based technical sales within areas such as:

linear motion, automation, motion control, tooling, metrology or related technologies

* strong track record in both key account management and new business development

* consultative, solution-led sales approach with the ability to engage technical and commercial stakeholders

* experience managing complex sales processes and delivering engineered solutions

* strong commercial awareness including forecasting, pipeline management and negotiation

* proficient in microsoft office, particularly excel

* exposure to mentoring, coaching or supporting colleagues

Why this opportunity

* genuine, structured progression into uk branch manager

* high level of autonomy and ownership within your region

* opportunity to work with advanced engineering solutions across high-growth sectors

* strong existing customer base combined with significant growth potential

* a business that values long-term development and internal progression

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has built a successful career in technical sales and is now ready to step into leadership — with a clear plan, the right support, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you are interested in exploring this exciting opportunity further, please send me an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration

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