Sales Manager

Job description

Sales Manager UK

Competitive Salary + Commission + Benefits

UK

Our Client

Our client is an established international high-growth orientated, engineering organisation specialised in automated food processing technologies. Operating across a diverse range of food sectors, the business delivers integrated equipment designed to improve efficiency, throughput and operational performance. They are now seeking to bring in a dynamic, innovative and commercially driven Sales Manager to spearhead the growth of their equipment portfolio across the UK market.

The Role

The role will be responsible for managing and developing sales activity across a range of food manufacturing equipment brands throughout the UK. Operating within a complex capital equipment environment, the role will focus on building relationships with food manufacturers and established agents, identifying strategic opportunities and progressing projects through to successful completion.

The position will involve managing both direct customer engagement and established agent relationships across the territory. Working closely with engineering, applications and project teams, the successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of customer requirements and align them with appropriate equipment solutions across multiple product categories. The role will also involve maintaining structured pipeline management, supporting key account development and ensuring effective communication between customers, agents and internal stakeholders throughout the sales process.

Candidates must be able to bring proven track-record in technical sales within food processing and/or packaging automation, alongside the ability to manage of the long-cycle sales process associated with these projects. A proactive and disciplined approach is essential, together with strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively within a remote, field-based role involving regular travel across the UK and occasional international travel.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to drive commercial development across the UK market for a well-established supplier of food manufacturing solutions. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-05-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English