National Sales Manager

FIELD BASED (UNITED KINGDOM)
Info about the Company
A leading UK-based supplier of advanced pumping and fluid handling solutions, serving industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing. Their portfolio includes hygienic and industrial pumps, dosing systems, and engineered pump packages from leading global manufacturers. With a focus on reliability, performance, and customer support, they deliver tailored solutions that optimise efficiency and meet the demanding requirements of modern process environments.
What the National Sales Manager involves:
* Work closely with the BDM (Life Sciences) to drive pump sales growth, dividing responsibilities geographically, by project, and across marketing activity, while introducing new product lines and acting as the technical authority on the pump portfolio.
* Deliver and exceed agreed financial targets through strategic planning, targeted customer engagement, and execution of local market plans alongside the Directors.
* Manage and develop customer relationships, ensuring expectations are met, responding effectively to enquiries, and driving sales growth including Silent Control Boards.
* Conduct market and competitor research to identify new opportunities, convert applications into customers, and maintain expert knowledge of competitor strategies, pricing, and positioning.
* Support broader business objectives through exhibition and seminar participation, accurate reporting, website content oversight (pump portfolio), and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and professionalism.
Requirements of the National Sales Manager:
* Background selling peristaltic pumps is strongly preferred.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, effectively coordinating meetings, exhibitions, and cross-functional activities.
* Clear and professional communication and presentation abilities, delivering technical and commercial information to varied audiences.
* Commercially astute and influential, able to guide discussions and drive positive customer outcomes.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing the full sales process independently.
* Technically competent in the pump portfolio, with a solutions-driven approach and commitment to continuous development.
If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.
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