Sales Manager

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 benefitsSales 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