Sales Manager

Location Manchester
Discipline: Executive Search, Attachments, Plant Hire, Forklift Hire, Construction Equipment, Piling, Cranes, Heavy Plant, Capital Equipment
Associated job titles: Sales Director , Area Sales Manager , Account Manager , Major Accounts Manager , Area Sales Manager , Field Sales Representative, Business Development Manager , Sales Manager , Equipment Sales , Capital Equipment Sales , Plant Sales , Regional Sales Manager , Sales Executive, Plant Hire Sales , Key Account Manager , Area Sales Executive, Area Sales Representative, Field Sales Executive, Sales Representative
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50k - 55k per year + Commision (70K+ Package) + Company Vehicle
Contact name: Dario Matteucci

Contact email: dario.matteucci@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667228
Job ref: 59173
Published: 2 months ago

Sales Manager - North

Drive strategic growth for a global manufacturer of premium construction equipment attachments. Excellent autonomy, progression, and rewards.

About the Company

A global manufacturer and recognised industry leader within the capital construction equipment sector. Known for engineering excellence, product innovation, and a strong dealer network, the business delivers cutting-edge hydraulic attachments and associated solutions used across construction and civil engineering. The culture encourages accountability, initiative, and professional growth.

Key Benefits

  • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Company vehicle (business and personal use)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare and death in service benefit
  • Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing global group
  • Opportunity to represent premium equipment brands

About the Role (Key Responsibilities)

The Sales Manager will oversee business development and key account management across the North of the UK, focusing on capital construction equipment attachments and dealer partnerships. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing a regional sales strategy to achieve revenue and market share targets.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts and dealer networks.
  • Identifying new business opportunities and onboarding high-performing dealers.
  • Negotiating and securing high-value contracts and commercial agreements.
  • Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to guide strategy.
  • Representing the brand at trade shows and industry events across the UK.

This Sales Manager position combines strategic responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to work with premium, high-value products.

About You (Skills & Experience)

  • Proven success in capital equipment or construction equipment sales.
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, attachments, or heavy machinery.
  • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Business Development Manager / BDM, Account Manager, Construction Equipment Sales, Capital Equipment Sales, Attachments Sales, National Sales, Technical Sales, Major Account Manager, National Account Manager or similar. 

Next Steps

If you are an ambitious Sales Manager seeking a position offering autonomy, strategic influence, and high-quality products, apply today.