Sales Manager UK

Sales Manager UK - Hybrid Industrial Process Equipment | SME Manufacturing Business We are an established SME manufacturing business, part of a wider group, supplying industrial process equipment into demanding industrial markets. Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Sales Manager to drive both account development and new business. This is a hands-on, hybrid role combining strategic sales leadership with direct customer engagement. The Role You will be responsible for managing key accounts while actively developing new business opportunities across core industrial sectors. The role involves regular customer visits, tendering activity, and close collaboration with internal engineering and commercial teams. Key responsibilities include: * Managing and growing key customer accounts * Identifying and developing new business opportunities * Leading and contributing to large, complex tenders * Visiting customers on-site to understand applications and commercial drivers * Spotting and developing commercial opportunities within existing accounts * Selling solutions into Oil & Gas, EPC contractors, Process and Chemical industries * Working closely with engineering, operations, and senior management * Representing the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events About You: You will be a commercially driven sales professional with a strong technical or industrial background. You will ideally have: * Proven experience selling industrial or process equipment * Strong tendering and bid management experience * Background in account management and new business development * Experience selling into Oil & Gas, EPC, Process, or Chemical sectors * A hands-on approach — comfortable being out with customers as well as managing internally * Strong commercial awareness and opportunity-spotting skills * Excellent communication and relationship-building ability What’s on Offer: * A key role within a growing SME backed by a wider group * Hybrid working with significant customer-facing activity * Competitive salary and bonus package (DOE) * Opportunity to make a real commercial impact and shape growth About 1492: In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand! We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 weeks of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email. 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