Sales Manager UK

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Chelmsford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Management Technical Sales Customer Relationship Management Lighting Control Business Development Communication Skills Negotiation Presentation Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sales Manager UK | [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Lighting Controls

Chelmsford, England / Remote

Full-time · Permanent

Sales Manager · Technical Sales

£50,000–£60,000 per year

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a global leader in smart lighting control systems — sensors, drivers, and wireless control solutions designed to make buildings more efficient and connected. With offices in Germany, the UK, and Spain, and a strong presence across Europe, we continue to innovate with our flagship Bluetooth Mesh platform Koolmesh.

Job Overview

The Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and providing technical and product expertise. This role combines commercial leadership with strong technical knowledge to expand [Employer hidden]’s product portfolio and deliver tailored lighting control solutions to customers.

Responsibilities

### Sales Growth & Market Development

  • Oversee company sales growth by evaluating sales reports and identifying opportunities for specific products and services
  • Develop new customers and explore potential business opportunities
  • Maintain long-term cooperative relationships to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Promote the company and its products through high-level marketing and business development activities
  • Meet planned sales goals and contribute to overall revenue growth

### Customer Management & Business Development

  • Provide customers with professional product introductions and technical solutions
  • Conduct business negotiations and facilitate contract signing
  • Ensure contract performance, including receivables collection
  • Prepare travel plans and customer visit reports for approval
  • Maintain and update customer information in the CRM system accurately

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Sales Manager or Technical Sales role is essential
  • Experience in lighting control, sensors, or building automation is highly desirable
  • Relevant academic background in Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Building Services, or Business/Marketing
  • Fluent English (spoken and written) is essential; additional languages are a plus
  • Strong technical understanding with the ability to explain complex products clearly
  • Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data and market trends
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required
  • Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per year (depending on experience)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home flexibility
  • On-site parking when required

Additional Requirements

  • English fluency is required
  • Valid driving licence preferred
  • Work location: Remote role based in Chelmsford, UK

### Interested? Join our team

Send your CV and a short introduction. We’ll review all applications and contact selected candidates to move forward with the recruitment process.

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