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.