UK Sales Manager UK Wide

We have the pleasure of working on a rare opportunity for an experienced UK Sales Manager for a well-established company. This is a full-time permanent role and will include UK wide travel to visit customers so working from home with regular visits to the office in Suffolk is required.

The company

Based in Germany our client is a market leader in the development of a range of pumps and valves primarily used to transport toxic or explosive substances within chemical and petrochemical industries meeting exacting quality standards.

Founded in the 1940s the company is a world leading supplier of centrifugal side channel and twin screw pumps in various designs which are either seal less with Magnetic Drive or mechanically sealed. They also offer a wide ranges of valves too. Playing a major role in ensuring plants operate reliably to protect both people and the environment.

The role

The primary purpose of the UK Sales Manager will be to grow the customer base by learning about their specific needs and offering solutions. Making sure to forge relationships with existing customers to ensure long-term and continued company success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Sales Development in the UK also taking responsibility for the UK Branchs cost structure
• Working closely with the rest of the team at HQ you will develop strategies for sustainable and consistent growth
• Maintaining and expanding customer relationships with existing customers to maximise sales
• Market and competitor analysis and the identification of new sales opportunities will be your daily focus
• Providing comprehensive customer support and guidance. Collaborating with HQ to find bespoke solutions for customer specific projects processing enquiries offering advice and preparing quotations
• Conducting damage analysis and repairs on site as required
• Following up with customers after a quotation has been issued
• Representing the company at trade fairs and events
• Managing the administrative and financial operations of the branch

The Person

For this important role within the company we are seeking someone with the following skill and attributes:

• Demonstrable experience as a UK Sales Manager who has previous industry experience is essential.
• Ideally a degree within a Technical Subject such as Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a similar qualification
• Product market and industry knowledge in the field of special pumps and ideally with Magnetic drive pumps
• An experienced business professional with a strong aptitude for numbers
• Proficient in MS Office and modern communication technologies
• Have the ability to plan your own work and manage the assistant in the Suffolk office
• True entrepreneurial spirit as well as excellent communication skills and negotiation skills
• Technical aptitude coupled with excellent commercial acumen.

Details

This role is offered on a Full-time permanent basis. The salary offered is depending on experience and plus benefits

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV and covering letter to

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However as we are a small two-person independent agency if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. Weve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years recruitment experience between us. Were friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client the employer. We act as the introducers so if you are successful you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions Get in touch!

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