About the Role
We're supporting a growing life science business in their search for a Sales Manager to lead and develop a national team.
This hands-on role combines strategic oversight with day-to-day coaching, ensuring individual and overall sales targets are met.
You'll need strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead a multi-specialist team across a diverse product range.
Location: Ideally based in the Central or South Midlands with easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, London, and Cambridge
The Sales Team Setup
The Sales Manager will be leading a small team of sales professionals, each focused on different product categories (including equipment, reagents, and internal support).
The structure is not split by geography, but by product specialism.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company-wide goals
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing sales team of 9
Coach individuals and deliver onboarding for new starters
Maintain and develop the sales framework
Collaborate with marketing to align activity and improve lead generation
Monitor sales pipelines, performance, and reporting
Contribute to product strategy and customer relationship development
Lead on recruitment as the team continues to expand
Keep informed of industry trends and competitor activity
Key Metrics
Achievement of team and individual revenue targets
Sales performance and continuous improvement
Forecasting accuracy and pipeline conversion
Customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction
Ideal Background
Strong experience in sales leadership within life sciences, biotech, or laboratory supply
Experience selling into academic institutions, pharma or biotech environments
Commercially minded, with strong people management and team development skills
Proficient with CRMs and confident using data to drive performance
Comfortable with national travel and based within reach Birmingham
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + car or allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown
Pension, healthcare, and wider benefits
Autonomy and support to shape and grow a national sales function
A collaborative, people focused environment
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Type: Permanent Location: Banbury, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum + Bonus
Posted: 2025-07-31 16:26:41
Technical Sales Manager
Rugby
£50,000 - £60,000 Base + Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Life Assurance + Expenses+ recession proof industry
Join a well-established, specialist consultancy operating in the process industry for over 50 years.
As their next Technical Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in developing growth, building relationships, and delivering technical solutions to new and existing clients in the manufacturing industry.
This is a varied, client-facing role ideal for someone with strong commercial and technical acumen.
As technical sales manager you'll help shape proposals, visit sites, and work closely with the internal design team to deliver front-end designs and business cases.
Your Role Will Include:
* Developing and growing their client base
* Acting as the customer-facing lead for all technical and commercial matter
* Identifying new opportunities, generating leads, and preparing tenders/quotation
* Conducting site visits, preparing technical studies, and presenting solutions to client
* Supporting design development, cost breakdowns, and technical report
* Contributing to the company's marketing strategy and growth plans
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* A proven track record in technical or capital equipment sales
* A strong commercial mindset and the ability to build lasting client relationships
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Fully clean UK Drivers lisence
For immediate consideration, apply now and call David Blissett on 0203 411 4199
Keywords: Technical Sales Manager, Capital Equipment, Project Sales, Process Industry, Pharmaceutical, Business Development, Front-End Design, Engineering Sales, Rugby, Coventry, Midlands, Industrial Projects
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd.
The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
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Type: Permanent Location: Rugby, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-30 10:34:45
