Sales Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven Sales Manager to lead and execute a high-value, long-term sales strategy across the UK and Ireland.

A true hunter role focused on identifying, pursuing, and winning complex, multi-stakeholder deals with extended sales cycles. If you thrive on building pipelines from scratch, navigating procurement processes, influencing decision-makers, and closing strategic contracts, this role offers significant long-term career progression.

The sales cycle can be long and requires persistence, resilience. You must be comfortable working on tenders, bids, and framework agreements while building trusted relationships at senior levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a UK & Ireland sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Own and manage the full sales pipeline, forecasting and reporting
• Identify, target, and win new business opportunities 
• Lead complex, long-term sales cycles including tenders, bids, and framework submissions
• Conduct frequent face-to-face client meetings 
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Drive account growth within existing customers
• Manage and develop a team of 3. 
• Oversee marketing activity delivered by an in-house assistant and external digital agency
• Align marketing campaigns with sales objectives 

What We’re Looking For

We want a true sales hunter — someone who:

• Has proven success in long sales cycles and complex deal environments
• Is comfortable targeting senior stakeholders within structured organisations
• Understands procurement processes and public sector frameworks
• Is highly resilient and persistent
• Can build a sales function strategically, not just tactically
• Proven track record in B2B sales management
• Experience delivering revenue growth
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
• Commercially astute
• Willingness to travel 

Highly Desirable Backgrounds

Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be advantageous:

• Infrastructure
• Electrical
• Construction
• Transport or traffic-related services
• Public sector or local authority sales

What’s On Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
• Company car or allowance
• 22 days holiday rising with time served
• Healthcare & Pension
• Hybrid working
• Clear progression pathway

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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