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Rugby
Strong basic + car allowance + bonus
Permanent
Hybrid
Head of Sales (Hydro / Power Gen)
Working on behalf of a leading UK independent electrical generation engineering group delivering design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and service solutions to customers across a broad range of industrial and commercial sectors, we are seeking a NEW Head of Sales (Head of Hydro) to support their UK and European market expansion with existing and new clients.
Responsible for leading all sales efforts and bids within the Hydro power market and supporting the lifecycle of contracts, based in the UK and travelling as required, the Head of Sales with have the following core responsibilities:
- Lead market analysis and strategy for the hydro power market
- Market and customer development within the hydro sector.
- Attend relevant sales & marketing events
- Update status of pipeline work with all relevant information from customer visits and project updates through business management systems
- Account management and main point of contact for all UK & Europe
- Visit customers both in UK/Europe and overseas as and when required to ensure the pipeline is in place for future works.
- Sell the complete range of company products and service capabilities to hydro power market customers.
- Lead the bid process for all relevant enquiries.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions
- Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are clearly communicated to project team
- Lead project handover and kick off meetings
- Work closely with the project team and attend project review meetings for the duration of the contract(s)
- Provide training and mentoring to project management team where specialist knowledge can be shared
- Contribute to projects and initiatives
- Provide support to Business Managers and Profit Centre Managers with any improvement ideas they have for their business and utilise them across units wherever possible.
To support this position, you should have the following experience elements:
- Demonstrable experience working within the Hydro & Power Station industry or have a working knowledge of rotating machines.
- Ideally come from an engineering background
- Ability to Lead the tendering process.
- Ability to work either as part of a team or independently when required.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Have a continuous improvement attitude and ability to influence colleagues and customers with positive initiatives.
- Good understanding of technical drawings and rotating machine design features.
- Available to travel both within the UK and Internationally when required.
This is a proactive market facing position but will require site attendance and close working engagement with all departments.
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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Reading
£35k - 40k per year
Permanent
Remote
Area Sales Manager
Location: South of the M25 including Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire
Salary: Basic £35,000 to £40,000 plus annual bonus, company car and excellent benefits
Are you a relationship driven sales professional who enjoys growing accounts rather than constantly chasing new business?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established territory, work with a respected product range and build long lasting partnerships with customers who value expertise and service. You'll have the autonomy to manage your region, the support of an experienced team and the chance to make a genuine impact on the growth of the business.
Whether you are an experienced Area Sales Manager or an ambitious Account Manager ready for the next step, this role offers the perfect platform to develop your career.
The Role
Managing a well established customer base across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, you will focus on strengthening existing relationships while identifying new opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
You will become a trusted partner to your customers, understanding their business, introducing new products and creating tailored commercial plans that deliver long term success.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and developing B2B customer accounts across your territory
- Building strong relationships with key decision makers
- Driving sales growth through proactive account management
- Identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective customers
- Delivering product presentations and supporting promotional activity
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service
- Producing account plans, forecasts and sales reports
- Managing your territory effectively to achieve and exceed targets
About You
You will have previous experience in Area Sales, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Business Development or Account Management and enjoy building long term customer relationships.
Experience within garden centres, horticulture, DIY, retail, manufacturing or consumer products is essential.
You will also bring:
- A proven track record of growing customer accounts and delivering sales targets
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- A commercial mindset with the ability to spot new opportunities
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Confidence working independently while collaborating with wider teams
- Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and CRM systems
Benefits
- Basic salary of £35,000 to £40,000
- Annual bonus of up to £5,000
- Company car
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Additional annual leave for long service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff discount scheme
- Flexible benefits platform
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
If you are looking for an Area Sales Manager role where you can build meaningful customer relationships, grow an established territory and join a business that invests in its people, apply today for immediate consideration.
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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Shrewsbury
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
Internal Technical Sales Executive
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Office based with an earl finish on a Friday.
Our client is a well established and highly respected specialist in the cranes and lifting equipment sector, known for delivering high quality solutions and exceptional customer service across a wide range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Internal Technical Sales Executive to join their friendly and knowledgeable team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience who enjoys building relationships and providing expert advice. Unlike many sales roles, there is no cold calling involved. Every enquiry comes from customers who are actively looking for solutions, allowing you to focus on understanding their requirements, providing technical guidance and converting enquiries into successful orders.
From the initial conversation through to quotation, negotiation and closing the sale, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience. Once the order is secured, it is seamlessly handed over to the projects team, allowing you to move on to the next opportunity.
The Role
As Internal Technical Sales Executive, you will:
- Manage incoming enquiries from new and existing customers
- Provide technical advice on cranes, hoists and lifting equipment
- Prepare detailed quotations and follow them through to completion
- Negotiate pricing and confidently close sales opportunities
- Build long term relationships based on trust and product knowledge
- Ensure all recommendations align with relevant industry standards including LOLER and PUWER
- Liaise with the projects team to ensure a smooth handover of completed sales
What Our Client Is Looking For
- Essential experience within the cranes and lifting equipment industry
- Previous experience in an internal or technical sales position
- Strong product knowledge including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hoists and lifting accessories
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and maximise sales
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple enquiries
What Is On Offer
- Salary of £40k - £45k per annum
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Ongoing training and development
- Office based role within a supportive and professional environment
If you have the industry expertise and technical sales experience to provide first class advice and convert enquiries into orders, this is an opportunity to join a successful business that values knowledge, customer relationships and long term career development.
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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Telford
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
Proposals Engineer
Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:45, Fri 08:00–12:00
Deliver commercially smart proposals for world‑class engineered systems!
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join the team at the Telford site.
The business delivers high‑performance engineered solutions to a global customer base, supporting markets including:
- Offshore Oil & Gas
- Saturation Diving
- Deep Water Lifting
- Power & Telecoms Cable Lay
- Naval Ships & Submarines
- Seismic Exploration & Oceanographic Research
- Renewables
The company continues to grow commercially and invest in people, systems and long‑term capability.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary £40,000, rising to £45,000 for an exceptional candidate
- Good level of health cover
- Enhanced pension
- Generous holiday allowance
- Excellent work‑life balance with a midday finish every Friday
- Opportunity to join a stable, forward‑thinking engineering business working on technically advanced projects
This Role Would Suit Candidates Working As:
Proposals Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Commercial Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Engineer, Pre‑Sales Engineer, Tender Engineer, Applications & Proposals Engineer
The Role:
Reporting into the sales function, you will play a key role in supporting customer project enquiries by developing accurate, competitive and technically sound proposals. This is a varied role that combines mechanical engineering expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales, engineering and customers throughout the full bid lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review RFQs and interpret customer requirements
- Develop technical solutions with engineering teams
- Select equipment and source costs for materials/services
- Prepare accurate, costed proposals and quotations
- Ensure bids are delivered on time and within budget
- Support customer meetings, contract handover, and project coordination
- Assist with sales admin and identify new opportunities
Essential criteria:
- 5+ years’ experience in proposals/tendering or sales engineering
- Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Background in heavy/complex engineered systems or machine build
- Experience producing technical, costed proposals
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
- Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Inventor preferred
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-focused
Apply Now!
If you are a skilled Proposals Engineer with experience in tendering, quotations or applications engineering and are seeking a role where you can influence bid success and support engineered solutions for global markets, we’d love to hear from you.
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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Halesowen
£40k - 45k per year + Employee benefit trust scheme
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, customer relationships, and growth. As a Business Development / Key Account Manager - UK Distribution, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company's UK operations, driving success through dynamic strategies and exceptional client engagement. This position offers the perfect blend of autonomy and collaboration, enabling you to make a tangible impact while working alongside a supportive leadership team.
What You Will Do:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities to drive growth.
- Meet with customers to understand their needs, educate them on the company's products, and develop tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to create impactful promotional materials and drive sales through effective cross-selling strategies.
- Conduct site visits, including projects at height, to enhance client relationships and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
- Prepare and present insightful monthly reports, proposals, and sales meeting slides to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Act as a key communication link between customers, marketing, and the internal admin team, ensuring seamless service and prompt issue resolution.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven sales experience, ideally in a relevant marketplace, with a track record of managing Distributors and Agents.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all organisational levels.
- A technical mindset or background in construction-related disciplines, coupled with excellent problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
- Self-motivation and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving business forward.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools and CRM systems, along with a full, clean UK driving licence (you will be visiting clients 2-3 times nationally each week, with 3-4 nights away per month).
- A background in construction or safety would be ideal.
As a Business Development / Key Account Manager - UK Distribution, you'll contribute to the company's mission by delivering exceptional customer service, driving sales targets, and continuously proposing innovative solutions. Your efforts will directly support the company's goals of growth, customer satisfaction, and industry leadership.
Location:
This role is based in the Mildands, with travel required to meet clients and attend site visits.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a lasting impact, apply now to become the next Business Development / Key Account Manager - UK Distribution. Don't miss your chance to be part of a company that values your expertise and ambition!
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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South East
Market related
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a globally recognised leader in thermal products for vehicles and stationary applications. As an **After Market Sales Manager**, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology across industries such as Automotive, Motorsport, Bus & Coach, Truck, and Off-Highway. This role offers a dynamic, engaging environment where your contributions will directly impact revenue growth and market expansion. With a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a company car, this is a career-defining opportunity.
What You Will Do:
- Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities within the South-East UK region.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, ensuring consistent revenue growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, distributors, and aftermarket customers.
- Prepare and negotiate quotations, pricing, and contract terms in line with company guidelines.
- Provide accurate CRM reporting, sales forecasts, and market feedback to support strategic decision-making.
- Represent the company at trade shows and industry events, showcasing innovative solutions.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within automotive, industrial, or technical products.
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage with OEM and aftermarket customers.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities, adaptable to all organisational levels.
- A proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and structured sales processes is advantageous.
As an **Area Sales Manager**, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the company's success by identifying market trends, expanding customer relationships, and supporting the definition of commercial strategies. This position offers the chance to work with a company renowned for its innovation and commitment to best-in-class quality. With a product range that includes over 3,000 cutting-edge solutions, you'll be part of a team that sets the standard in thermal technology.
Location:
This role is based in the South-East UK region, with frequent travel to customer sites and occasional international travel to the company's headquarters.
Interested?:
Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and make a real impact in a dynamic industry. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
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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