Sales Manager

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Sales Manager

Position: Sales Manager - Industrial Automation UK & Ireland
Location: Remote (UK & Ireland)
Industry: Industrial Automation, OEMs, System Integrators, Installers
Salary: £70,000 Basic + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday, Company Car or Car Allowance, Remote

About Us:

We are a leading provider of advanced industrial automation solutions, working with OEMs and installers across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, energy, automotive, and more. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, we are looking to grow our sales team by hiring an experienced Sales Manager with a solid background in industrial automation.

Role Overview:

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business across the UK & Ireland, focusing on OEMs and system integrators. This role is predominantly new business-focused, and you will be responsible for building relationships with key decision-makers in a variety of industries. The role is remote, offering flexibility to manage your own schedule while contributing to the overall growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a new business sales strategy for the UK & Ireland, focusing on OEMs and system integrators across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, and more.
Identify and target new business opportunities with potential clients in the industrial automation space.
Promote our range of industrial automation solutions, ensuring a tailored approach to meet customer needs and drive sales.
Manage the full sales process from lead generation and qualification to closing deals, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and insights into market trends to senior management.
Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the brand and generate new business leads.Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience in industrial automation sales, particularly with OEMs and system integrators.
Strong technical understanding of industrial automation systems, including control systems, PLCs, robotics, or similar technologies.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for new business development and sales.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing your own sales pipeline.
In-depth knowledge of the UK & Ireland industrial automation markets across multiple sectors.
A successful track record of generating new business and closing sales in a competitive market.Why Join Us?

Competitive salary up to £70,000 basic, with a performance-based bonus structure
Remote working allowing you to manage your own time.
25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Company car or car allowance to support your role.
Opportunity to work with industry-leading automation solutions.
A new business-focused role with the chance to shape your success and career path.
A dynamic, supportive team environment, with opportunities for professional growth.If you are a driven sales professional with experience in industrial automation and are looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a company that is leading the way in automation solutions.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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