Technical SalesBranch Manager (B2B)

Skelmersdale On-site Thorite part of Flowtech

Company Car Competitive Salary Bonus & Commission

Thorite is opening a brand-new branch in Skelmersdale and were looking for an experienced Sales Manager / Technical Sales professional to take ownership of the commercial growth of the branch.

This is a hands-on B2B technical sales and business development opportunity. Youll be responsible for winning new customers developing existing accounts growing revenue and helping shape how the new branch operates as it develops.

Were particularly interested in people with experience in pneumatics hydraulics fluid power compressed air industrial automation engineering components or a similar technical/industrial sales environment.

You dont have to have been a Branch Manager before. If youre currently an Area Sales Manager Technical Sales Manager Business Development Manager External Sales Manager Territory Sales Manager Account Manager or experienced Technical Sales Engineer and are ready for more ownership this could be a strong next step.

Youll have responsibility for both sales growth and the development of the branch including:

• Developing and executing a local B2B sales and business development strategy.
• Identifying and winning new business and new customer accounts across the local territory.
• Growing existing customer accounts and increasing customer spend.
• Building long-term relationships with customers and key decision makers.
• Visiting customers to understand their technical requirements and identify opportunities.
• Preparing quotations negotiating and following opportunities through to order.
• Delivering sales revenue margin and profitability targets.
• Providing technical sales advice and engineering solutions to customers.
• Developing the local customer base and territory.
• Managing suppliers and stock as the branch develops.
• Supporting the day-to-day commercial operation of the branch.
• Helping recruit develop and eventually lead additional sales colleagues.

Were looking for a commercially focused technical sales professional who enjoys winning business and building customer relationships.

Youll ideally have:

• Experience in technical sales industrial sales or B2B sales.
• Experience selling technical products engineering solutions or industrial components.
• Experience in business development and new business acquisition.
• A track record of developing customer accounts and generating revenue.
• Technical knowledge or experience within pneumatics hydraulics fluid power compressed air industrial automation or a related engineering sector.
• Confidence speaking with customers understanding technical requirements and recommending solutions.
• Experience managing a territory customer base or sales pipeline.
• Strong commercial awareness including sales margin and profitability.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and opening new accounts.
• A full UK driving licence.

Previous Branch Manager experience isnt essential. We would also consider an experienced Technical Sales Manager Area Sales Manager Business Development Manager Territory Sales Manager or External Sales professional who is ready to take the next step.

Experience with stock management supplier management branch operations or team leadership would be advantageous.

Thorite is part of Flowtech an established UK supplier of technical fluid power and engineering solutions.

Youll have the autonomy to build and grow a new branch while having the support infrastructure and technical expertise of the wider Flowtech business behind you.

Youll receive:

• Company car.
• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus and commission.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Autonomy to develop the branch and local sales strategy.
• Support from the wider Thorite and Flowtech business.
• The opportunity to build and lead a sales team as the branch grows.
• Long-term career development within a growing engineering group.

If youre an experienced technical or industrial sales professional with a background in B2B sales business development new business or account growth and youre looking for the opportunity to build something from the ground up wed like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the Sales Manager opportunity in Skelmersdale.

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Manager