Sales Manager (Aftermarket Industrial)

Job Description

Sales Manager – UK Retrofit Projects (Power / Marine / Rail / Automotive)\nUK-wide field role | 1 day per week in office (approx.)\n\nWe’re recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded engineering manufacturer that’s expanding its UK retrofit business across power , marine, rail and automotive markets. This is a new opportunity created as part of planned growth. This is a true new business “hunter” role, ideal for a commercially driven salesperson who thrives on opening doors, building pipelines, and converting technically complex opportunities into long-term customer partnerships.\n\nAs Sales Manager you’ll take ownership of UK retrofit project sales, targeting a wide range of applications including:\n\nPower (typical project values around £100k)\n\nMarine (longer-term supply contracts and OEM opportunities)\n\nRail (often £500k+, including work with major operators/OEMs)\n\nOff-highway and construction equipment (smaller projects from tens of thousands)\n\nThis role offers a strong mix of large, strategic contracts and high-volume retrofit opportunities, with plenty of scope to build a long-term territory and make a genuine impact.\n\nSales Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Aftermarket, Retrofit, Power , Marine, Rail, Automotive, New Business\n\nProactively identify and win new retrofit business across the UK\n\nManage the full sales cycle: prospecting, client engagement, technical discussions, quotation support, and close\n\nAttend customer sites once or twice per week for technical meetings and project development\n\nDevelop relationships with key stakeholders across engineering, procurement, and operations\n\nMaintain a structured pipeline and provide accurate forecasting\n\nWork closely with internal technical teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs\n\nSales Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Aftermarket, Retrofit, Power , Marine, Rail, Automotive, New Business\n\nRetrofit solutions into off-highway automotive, power , rail, or data centre power supply environments\n\nSimilar engineered products where technical credibility and solution selling are essential\n\nYou’ll be someone who enjoys autonomy, is confident in front of customers, and is comfortable balancing quick wins with longer-term, high-value programmes\n\nSales Manager, Aftermarket, Retrofit, Power , Marine, Rail, Automotive, New Business\n\nIf you’re an ambitious technical salesperson looking for a high-impact UK role with a growing business in aftermarket retrofit projects, we’d love to hear from you!\n\nApply now or contact us in confidence to discuss the opportunity in more detail