Sales Manager – Process & Flow Control Equipment
The company is a leading supplier of process control equipment to the Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Semiconductor, Energy, Hydrogen, and Food & Beverage industries across Ireland and the UK.
Location: Cork, Dublin, or Munster
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Compensation: Excellent salary and company benefits based upon experience.
The Role
Reporting to the Sales Director, the Sales Manager drives business growth across the process control industries by leading sales initiatives, managing key accounts, and developing new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead internal and external sales teams to achieve commercial targets for valves, pumps, actuators, and other process control instrumentation.
* Develop and execute strategic business plans in collaboration with the Sales Director, identifying new opportunities through events, partnerships, and outreach.
* Oversee customer engagement initiatives, including strategic account planning, quotation follow‑ups, and project pipeline management using CRM tools.
* Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, factory visits, and supply‑chain development.
* Identify and onboard new supply sources, process flow instrumentation, and technologies to enhance the company’s portfolio.
* Collaborate with Operations Manager to monitor and improve supply‑chain efficiency and alignment with budgetary objectives.
* Apply appropriate pricing strategies in collaboration with suppliers.
* Support product launches and evolution by analysing opportunities and coordinating with internal teams.
* Oversee KPI performance, coaching, and strategic planning to improve sales effectiveness.
* Maintain active use of the company’s CRM system for customer interactions and lead management.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities
* Minimum 5 years’ proven experience as a commercial manager, business development manager, or sales manager in the process equipment or industrial automation sector.
* Experience in technical selling on project enquiries from third‑party engineering houses.
* Strong technical acumen and ability to present tailored application solutions to customers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, distilleries, refineries, and food and beverage sectors.
* Academic background in Engineering, Business, or a related field beneficial but not mandatory.
* Track record managing the full sales cycle, including lead generation, closing deals, contract management, and key account development.
* Strong commercial skills: negotiation, communication, presentation, and building trusted relationships in dynamic environments.
* Proficient with CRM systems and data‑driven sales management.
* Full clean driving licence required.
Application
Apply right now by calling Emma Dempsey at Beautiful Recruitment on 0203 9111 000 or emailing emma@beautifulrecruitment.com.
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