Sales Manager

Job Advertisement: Sales Manager

Company Overview:

Join a leading global OEM specializing in food processing and packaging machinery lines. Our client provides comprehensive production machinery solutions for the meat, fish, and poultry sectors. With a workforce of 7,000 employees worldwide and a dedicated team of 180 staff in the UK, they are industry leaders committed to innovation and excellence.

Position: Sales Manager

Location: North East, UK

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum plus 25% commission on achieving a target of £2.7 million

Benefits:

16% pension (matched by the company)

25 days holiday

Company car (hybrid)

Full BUPA healthcare

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow accounts within the North East territory.
• Achieve a sales target of £2.7 million, with a 25% commission structure.
• Leverage an existing order book valued at £4 million.
• Drive sales of orders ranging from £100,000 to £1 million.
• Develop new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Manage a sales process that can take up to 6 months on average, with larger systems integration taking longer.

Requirements:

• Proven account management skills with a track record of developing new business.
• A hunter mentality with a proactive approach to sales.
• Experience in selling machinery or large systems integration solutions is essential
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic sales professional to join a global leader in the food processing and packaging machinery sector. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a passion for sales and a drive to succeed, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to

We look forward to receiving your application.