Sales Manager - #1696338

Location: UK and European travel, customer visits

Benefits: Quarterly company & personal performance-related bonus, company car, pension, 34 days holiday including statutory

Stainless steel or metals industry - selling into chemical and petrochemical, mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, renewable energies and power generation.

About the company

This Sales Manager role is for an internationally recognised manufacturer, serving industries including chemical and petrochemical, mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, renewable energies, and power generation. With an outstanding reputation for precision engineering and innovation, this vacancy in the UK market requires a talented Sales Manager to generate new business and account manage key clients.

The Job

As the UK Sales Manager, you will be solely responsible for driving sales growth across the UK & Ireland, and managing key client relationships. This is a stand-alone role, giving you the autonomy to shape and execute the UK sales strategy while being supported by an international team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in professional sales


• Experience of or exposure to selling within the stainless steel, metals, or related industries is preferred – or experience selling into the same market/applications - including chemical and petrochemical, mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, renewable energies, and power generation.


• Experience working internationally or for an international business


• Ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of the UK market.


• Excellent relationship-building and account management experience.


• Strong negotiation and communication skills with a customer focus


• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK, Ireland, and less frequently to Europe.

Why Join this business?

• Be part of an international group with a strong reputation in the market.


• A high degree of autonomy in a stand-alone role with significant growth potential.


• Competitive salary, company & personal performance-based bonus, company car, and benefits package.


• Opportunity to shape and expand the company’s UK market presence.


• Advanced training and development on a continuous level.