Sales Manager, ManchesterManchester

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to join a global leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager will work fully remote, responsible for developing new accounts and managing key accounts across the UK, selling a wide range of hydraulic components and systems including pumps, valves, actuators, and power packs solely within the defence market.

The Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager must have strong technical sales and applications knowledge within hydraulics and the ability to work closely with design and engineering teams in defence projects. Hydraulic Engineers with a willingness to progress into sales are encouraged to apply.

Package

• 60,000 - 70,000
• Company car
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Laptop & mobile
• Additional benefits

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Role

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts across the UK defence sector.
• Promote and sell hydraulic components and fluid power solutions to defence contractors and integrators.
• Work closely with defence design and engineering teams to specify hydraulic components and integrate systems.
• Provide technical sales, applications support, or hands-on knowledge of hydraulic solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities through site visits and hydraulic industry networking.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Requirements

• Proven background in technical sales, service, design or applications engineering within the hydraulics industry.
• Experience selling hydraulic products or solutions into the defence sector.
• A Service Engineer, Design Engineer, Application Engineer looking for progression into sales will be encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, actuators, hoses, and power packs.
• Mechanical engineering degree is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel UK-wide.
• Exposure to defence, aerospace, or high-spec industrial applications is advantageous.