Job Description:

Northern Sales Manager

Machine Tooling & Engineering Solutions
Field-Based | North of England

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 Basic DOE
OTE: £55,000 – £60,000
Benefits: Bonus Scheme, Company Car, Hybrid Working, Early Finish Fridays

We are an established and growing Engineering business specialising in machine tooling solutions, metal cutting tools, machine tool manufacture, service & repair, and tooling refurbishment. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Northern Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities across the North of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships within the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.

The Role

This is a field-based, new business-focused sales position covering the North West, North East, Yorkshire, and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for identifying and developing opportunities with Engineering companies, subcontract machine shops, manufacturers, and distribution customers.

You will be expected to:

• Generate and win new business opportunities across the region
• Manage the full sales process from prospecting through to closing
• Conduct 6–8 customer visits per day
• Build strong relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing customers
• Promote the company’s full range of:
• Metal cutting tools
• Machine tooling solutions
• Tooling refurbishment services
• Machine tool service & repair
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver excellent customer support
• Maintain accurate sales activity and pipeline management

This role offers the flexibility to work from home or from the office when not visiting customers.

The Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven individual with experience selling into Engineering and Manufacturing environments.

Ideal experience includes:

• Background in tooling, metal cutting, CNC machining, or machine tools
• Strong understanding of the machining industry
• Proven success in a field sales or business development role
• Experience developing new business accounts
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within Engineering businesses
• Self-motivated and organised with excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Candidates from outside the tooling industry will also be considered if they possess strong Engineering industry knowledge and a successful track record in technical sales.

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 – £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Realistic OTE of £55,000 – £60,000
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Field-based autonomy and flexibility
• Hybrid working options
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected Engineering business with long-term career prospects

If you are an experienced Engineering sales professional looking for your next challenge with a growing and supportive company, we would love to hear from you

Thanks for applying for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Recruitment Leeds using (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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