UK Sales Manager - OEM Machinery

Role UK Sales Manager – OEM Machinery Salary Competitive and negotiable depending upon experience Location UK Field based with occasional office visits Summary Are you an experienced, results driven sales manager with contacts within the machinery distribution network across the UK? We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong relationship management skills to manage and expand the distributor network in the UK, focusing on sales growth, customer satisfaction, and market penetration for a range of highly engineered products. Role outline Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing distributors and identify new partners. Train and support distributors on product knowledge and sales strategies. Conduct regular visits to distributor locations to provide on-site support. Set clear sales targets and KPIs for distributors and monitor performance against metrics. Assess current distributors and end relationships with poorly performing partners. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop and implement strategies for the UK market. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders. Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and analysis to senior management. Address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Person characteristics Self-starter and autonomous Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ethical and compliant Results orientated Background and skills Sales experience of industrial machinery or similar Engineering qualification Business to business sales experience in the UK Proven background in growing revenue-based distributor relationships in the UK Used to frequent UK travel and attending trade shows Valid UK driving licence Only those who have the relevant experience of sales and business development within relevant OEM markets in the UK will be considered for this role. Happy to discuss the salary on offer with relevant candidates at the early stage of process.