Sales Manager (Onsite)
Technical Manufacturing | Defence
A leading manufacturer supplying complex engineered solutions into the defence and wider engineering sectors is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead and develop its commercial team while driving the next phase of business growth.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for delivering the sales strategy, developing a high-performing team, building a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and strengthening key customer relationships.
This role combines strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to business development and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop the sales team.
- Deliver the commercial strategy to achieve sustainable growth.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Drive new business within defence and technical manufacturing markets.
- Develop strategic relationships with customers and industry partners.
- Manage forecasting, CRM activity and sales performance metrics.
- Work closely with engineering, operations and senior leadership teams.
About You
- Proven experience leading a sales team within manufacturing or engineering.
- Strong track record of driving growth and building sales pipelines.
- Experience selling technical products, engineered solutions or manufacturing services.
- Exposure to defence, aerospace or other regulated industries would be advantageous.
- Commercially astute, customer-focused and capable of influencing at all levels.
- A proactive leader who can balance strategy with execution.
Package
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Benefits package
- Opportunity to shape the future growth of a successful manufacturing business
1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability
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