Sales Manager Plant Hire UK market

Iqip; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Sales Manager to drive new business opportunities in civil construction. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a proven sales track record of technical products. This role involves frequent travel to maintain customer relationships and execute strategic sales plans, offering autonomy and a strong company culture focused on growth and innovation.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Competitive salary based on expertise

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales of technical and/or mechanical products.
• Experience with long-cycle and short-cycle sales processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for new business in the civil market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with (potential) customers.
• Identify customer needs and translate these into tailored IQIP solutions.

Skills

Sales of technical products

Negotation skills

Customer relationship management

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or commercial discipline

Job description

Are you ready to drive new business with a global leader in foundation and installation equipment? Join IQIP and take our impact to the next level.

Intro – BUSINESS & PROJECTS
At IQIP, your expertise helps turn ambitious strategies into real-world impact.
Together, we plan, manage, and deliver complex international projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure.
Wouldn’t you like to work for a company whose equipment is used to install the foundations of 70% of all global offshore wind farms? IQIP offers a role with purpose, global reach, and tangible results—plus the opportunity to grow in a high-performance culture that values ownership, collaboration, and getting the job done.

Are you ready to build tomorrow’s world with us?

Your Work

As Sales Manager, you are responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities in the United Kingdom. You will represent IQIP’s innovative mechanical solutions, working with clients in infrastructure and heavy construction. The role includes a strong focus on new business development and involves frequent travel across the region to build and maintain customer relationships. You will handle both long and short sales cycles and tailor technical solutions to meet customer needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for new business in the civil market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with (potential) customers
• Travel frequently to visit client sites and attend industry events
• Identify customer needs and translate these into tailored IQIP solutions
• Work closely with engineering and project teams to provide technical and commercial support
• Lead negotiations and close contracts for complex mechanical equipment
• Manage sales pipelines and report market developments internally

Your Profile

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical or commercial discipline
• Proven track record in sales of technical and/or mechanical products
• Experience with both long-cycle and short-cycle sales processes
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the region
• Affinity with civil construction, infrastructure, or heavy equipment markets
• Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strong customer focus

What IQIP Offers

• An opportunity to drive the energy transition with us
• Push boundaries to shape tomorrow’s world
• Outstanding learning opportunities
• Monthly salary depending on your level and expertise

IQIP is a company that designs and manufactures high-quality equipment, tackling challenges through shared expertise and commitment to sustainable solutions. Safety, teamwork, and individual talent power our success as we build a better world for future generations.

We lead with innovation and integrity. Delivering quality and results. Our projects are challenging and shape the energy and infrastructure landscape of tomorrow. You get autonomy, support, and room to grow.