A market‑leading provider of depot protection systems is seeking an experienced Interim Sales Manager to support its UK and international growth during a major period of organisational transformation. The business has achieved sustained 25% year‑on‑year growth and operates across the UK, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, with a strong long‑term pipeline and a significant ERP implementation underway.
This interim position is critical to maintaining sales performance, ensuring continuity, and supporting the expansion of the sales function while senior leadership focuses on strategic change programmes.
The Role
As Interim Sales Manager, you will take full ownership of the UK and international sales pipeline, ensuring consistent growth, accurate forecasting, and exceptional customer engagement. You’ll manage a wide range of sales activity—from small quotations (£100+) to multi‑million‑pound commercial negotiations—while supporting the Business Development Manager to target new opportunities in strategically important markets.
This is a hands‑on, technical sales role requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship management, and the ability to operate confidently within a regulated engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full UK and international sales function throughout the contract.
Maintain and grow a strong pipeline with accurate forecasting.
Deliver against the sales strategy and suggest improvements.
Manage all sales activity from small quotations to high‑value negotiations.
Own key relationships with depot operators, tier one contractors, and global partners.
Work with the BDM to identify and validate new opportunities.
Provide commercial insight to prioritise viable prospects.
Support expansion into the Middle East, London Underground, and overseas partner networks.
Work with engineering, projects, and operations to translate technical solutions for customers.
Support internal discussions on capability, scope, risk, and compliance.
Ensure customer commitments align with regulated industry standards.
Essential Experience
Proven experience in technical sales, ideally within engineering, rail, infrastructure, or industrial solutions. Other technical backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage both small and large‑scale sales activity.
Excellent relationship‑building skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
Ability to operate effectively during organisational change and maintain stability in the sales function.
Comfortable managing long‑cycle projects and complex customer requirements.
Benefits:
Full suite of company benefits
6% employer pension contribution
Private medical insurance after 3 months
Flexible benefits package
Potential for permanent opportunities as the organisation continues to expand
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year