UK Sales Manager - Automation/Precision Engineering

Consulo First
Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
Last month
£75,000 – £80,000 pa
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£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Posted
11 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Consulo are proud recruitment partners to a globally recognised engineering manufacturer operating at the cutting edge of precision motion, automation and high-performance mechanical systems.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a structured succession plan as Sales Manager, progressing into a uk branch manager position within a highly respected and technically driven organisation.

The opportunity

you will inherit a well-established northern territory, managing a portfolio of key oem accounts across:

* industrial automation & robotics

* medical & life sciences equipment

* semiconductor & advanced manufacturing

* aerospace & precision engineering

* packaging & special purpose machinery

Your first year will focus on embedding yourself into the business – gaining a deep understanding of products, systems, customers, and internal processes while continuing to grow existing accounts and identifying new opportunities.

As you move into year 2, you will take on increasing responsibility for leadership, mentoring field sales engineers and contributing to the wider uk sales strategy.

By year 3, you will transition into the uk branch manager role, taking ownership of sales performance, team leadership, and strategic direction.

What we’re looking for

we are seeking a technically credible, commercially driven sales professional ready to step into leadership.

You will likely have:

* HNC / HND / BSc in mechanical engineering (or similar)

* Background in engineering / manufacturing (e.g. cnc machining, precision engineering, automation)

* Proven field-based technical sales experience within:

* linear motion / precision motion

* automation / robotics

* motion control / drives / mechatronics

* tooling / workholding

* metrology / measurement systems

* power transmission / mechanical components

* Experience selling into industries such as:

* automation & robotics

* aerospace

* medical devices

* semiconductor / electronics

* packaging machinery

* oem / manufacturing environments

* Strong key account management and business development capability

* Proficiency in microsoft office (excel in particular)

* Previous leadership exposure (management, mentoring or team leadership)

why join?

* Genuine succession into UK Branch Manager

* Highly respected engineering-led business

* Strong oem customer base across high-growth industries

* Collaborative, technical culture

* Long-term career progression and stability

If you are looking to step beyond a traditional sales role and into a strategic leadership position, this is a clear and credible pathway to do so.

Please send me through an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration

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