UK Sales Manager - Global Leader - Precision Engineering - OEM

Brierley Hill
4 weeks ago
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Consulo are a proud recruitment partner to a certified world leader in precision engineering and manufacturing who are seeking a UK Sales Manager to lead and develop its UK & Ireland sales function.

This appointment forms a crucial part of the organisation’s long-term succession planning strategy. The successful individual will be viewed as a future senior leader within the UK and wider European structure in the next 3 years.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the regional sales strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth, expanding market share and strengthening key customer relationships across OEM and End-User environments

This is a strategic leadership position requiring commercial maturity, strong mechanical technical credibility and the ability to influence at both operational and executive level.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing a robust medium- to long-term sales strategy aligned with global objectives

  • Leading, mentoring and elevating an external sales team of 5

  • Driving structured new business acquisition alongside high-level key account development

  • Identifying market opportunities across precision engineering, automation, advanced manufacturing and high-performance industrial sectors

  • Managing forecasting, budgeting and performance metrics with a disciplined, data-driven approach

  • Working closely with senior leadership on succession planning and future growth initiatives

  • Representing the business at executive-level customer meetings and industry forums

    The Person

    We are seeking a commercially proven sales leader who is established in their career, operating with confidence and credibility within a technical engineering environment, and motivated by long-term progression.

    This opportunity would particularly suit an individual who:

  • Has already built a strong track record in field based technical sales

  • Is ready for a broader strategic mandate and increased executive visibility

  • Is looking to commit to a long-term growth journey with the certified world leader in their field

  • Combines commercial drive with structured leadership and team development capability

  • Has the ambition and capacity to progress into wider regional or European responsibility over time

    Experience within precision engineering, engineered mechanical systems, industrial automation, motion control, power transmission, advanced manufacturing or technical industrial components would be highly advantageous.

    Why Apply?

  • Established global brand with strong engineering heritage

  • Clear succession pathway into broader senior leadership

  • Strategic influence and long-term career runway

  • Opportunity to shape and scale the business with the full backing of a World leader

    To be considered for this exciting opportunity please send me across an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration

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