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Sales Manager

Verto People


Job Location:

Milton Keynes - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 60000 - 70000
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Description

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to join a global leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager will work fully remote responsible for developing new accounts and managing key accounts across the UK selling a wide range of hydraulic components and systems including pumps valves actuators and power packs solely within the defence market.

The Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager must have strong technical sales and applications knowledge within hydraulics and the ability to work closely with design and engineering teams in defence projects. Hydraulic Engineers with a willingness to progress into sales are encouraged to apply.

Package

  • 60000 - 70000
  • Company car
  • Bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Laptop & mobile
  • Additional benefits

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Role

  • Develop new business and manage existing accounts across the UK defence sector.
  • Promote and sell hydraulic components and fluid power solutions to defence contractors and integrators.
  • Work closely with defence design and engineering teams to specify hydraulic components and integrate systems.
  • Provide technical sales applications support or hands-on knowledge of hydraulic solutions.
  • Identify new business opportunities through site visits and hydraulic industry networking.
  • Liaise with various engineering departments.

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Requirements

  • Proven background in technical sales service design or applications engineering within the hydraulics industry.
  • Experience selling hydraulic products or solutions into the defence sector.
  • A Service Engineer Design Engineer Application Engineer looking for progression into sales will be encouraged to apply.
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulic components such as pumps valves actuators hoses and power packs.
  • Mechanical engineering degree is advantageous.
  • Full UK driving license and willingness to travel UK-wide.
  • Exposure to defence aerospace or high-spec industrial applications is advantageous.

Required Experience:

Manager