Sales Development Manager

Job Title: Sales Development Manager (London and South East)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Development Manager to drive sales growth and expand market presence within the engineering and hydraulics industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management, a deep understanding of engineering principles and hydraulics systems, and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful sales strategies. This role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to build and nurture relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits:

Company Car

Competitive Salary

Career Growth

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Research, network, qualify and initiate contact with prospective/existing customers to build and develop opportunities into business.
• Improve standards and consistency
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, industry segments, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and nurture leads through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship-building activities.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to support product launches, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure a high level of customer service both internally and externally at all time
• Maintain contact with existing customers as well as generate new leads/business and re connect with lapsed customers
• Pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, industry segments, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and nurture leads through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship-building activities.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to support product launches, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
• Produce proposals and quotes
• Manage the new account process and existing accounts
• Attend customer meetings and network at exhibitions
• Keep up to date with industry news & competitors
• Drive and deliver excellence

Skills, Competencies and Aptitudes

• Experience within Hydraulics industry/sector

• Excellent communication skills both oral and in writing
• Self-motivator with strong work ethic
• Excellent persuasive skills
• Excellent time management
• Driven to deliver
• Team player and collaborative colleague
• Always look for opportunities for new business
• Demonstrate a good balance between quality and commercial pressures
• A ‘can do,’ enthusiastic and helpful attitude
• Clean driving licence and ability/desire to travel within designated territory.

Work Experience

Demonstrate experience in a hydraulics environment/industry

Experience in an Engineering/Technical and/or Hydraulics environment

Sales Manager role in Services/Hydraulics (desirable)

Educational Requirements

Minimum GCSE level education in English and Maths