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