Segment Sales Manager

Sales Manager – Rail
 
Location: Remote / UK Wide
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (Flexible for the right candidate)
Car Allowance: £7,200 per annum
Bonus: Performance-related
Job Type: Permanent
 
Owen Daniels are working exclusively with a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions, who are looking to recruit a Sales Manager to support continued growth within the UK Rail sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales professional or a commercially minded individual from a Rail, Engineering or M&E contracting background looking to develop their career within business development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with key contractors, consultants and stakeholders across the Rail industry, identifying new business opportunities and driving sales growth.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute sales strategies to drive business growth within the Rail sector.
Identify and secure new business opportunities with rail contractors, M&E contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
Manage and develop existing customer relationships whilst identifying opportunities to increase market share.
Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across rail infrastructure projects.
Work closely with internal teams to provide technical and commercially competitive lighting solutions.
Develop key account plans, sales forecasts and business development strategies.
Monitor upcoming rail projects, market trends and emerging commercial opportunities.
Support the development of lighting specifications and solutions based on customer requirements.
Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and site visits.
Opportunity to take on team management responsibilities as the business continues to grow. 
Experience & Requirements:

Experience working within the Rail sector, ideally for an M&E contractor, engineering contractor or associated infrastructure business.
Strong understanding of rail infrastructure projects, contractors and consultant relationships.
Previous sales or business development experience is advantageous but not essential.
Applications welcomed from Project Managers, Engineers or other commercially minded professionals looking to transition into a sales-focused position.
Ability to develop relationships and identify commercial opportunities within the Rail sector.
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage a UK-wide territory. 
Benefits:

Basic salary £55,000 – £65,000 (flexible for the right candidate).
£7,200 annual car allowance.
Performance-related bonus scheme.
Fully remote position with UK-wide coverage.
Excellent career progression and potential team management opportunities.
Opportunity to join an established international business with a strong reputation in the lighting industry. 
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your latest CV or contact (url removed) for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed