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Company Profile A successful company and part of an international group, providing specialised equipment and products to a wide range of industries, from marine and aerospace to medical and agriculture. They are a leading international engineering and manufacturing organisation focused on motion control and mechanical component solutions, supporting customers with high-quality, technically advanced products and strong application expertise. Responsibilities Distribution Sales Manager – Europe Location: Birmingham – hybrid role (1 day a week in the office). Other commutable locations include Coventry, Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Leicester and Oxford. Salary: circa £70,000 OTE per annum plus car allowance Ref: 755UK Main duties: To generate sales through distribution partners across Europe from a UK base by developing strong relationships, providing product training, and driving revenue growth of motion control technologies. The role: – Generate sales of motion control products to meet revenue and profit targets with distribution accounts across Europe. – Develop relationships at all levels within distributor organisations through site visits and virtual engagement. – Lead product and application training sessions to educate distributor sales teams throughout Europe. – Act as primary point of contact, recommending solutions, preparing quotes and supporting contract negotiations. – Create and execute key account plans to achieve sales, margin and customer satisfaction targets. – Stay informed on new products and design unique growth programs for distribution partners. – Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify market gaps and onboard new channel partners. – Maintain accurate CRM reporting and meet established KPI’s and sales goals. – Expect regular European travel (up to 30%) to meet distributors and support their sales activities. Candidate's Profile – Degree in Engineering or Business preferred, or equivalent professional experience. – Solid B2B sales experience in industrial markets; distribution sales experience advantageous. – Experience in technical sales with mechanical components desirable. – Excellent presentation skills and ability to deliver training to groups. – Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred). – High energy, creative problem-solver with strong relationship-building skills. – Fluent in English with good commercial awareness and negotiation ability. – Additional European languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian) highly advantageous. Salary £58,000 per annum plus 25% performance bonus plus car allowance plus benefits