Sales Manager Machining Home Based (Remote)

Location: Home Midlands-based (remote, with regular travel to customers and the company HQ in Cornwall)

Our client, a thriving, well-funded, and ambitious sub-contract machining company based in Cornwall, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager with expertise in selling sub-contract machining services. This role is essential to driving growth, with significant potential for career progression for the right candidate.

About The Company

With a long history, this business combines a unique culture and highly skilled team. More than half of the workforce has progressed through in-house apprenticeships, fostering long tenure and strong loyalty.

The company’s facilities include £1 million in additional capacity, featuring advanced Matsuura CNC machines, positioning them well for expansion.

Recently acquired by a successful trust, this business benefits from ongoing investment and has a long-term growth strategy, both organically and potentially through acquisitions.

Role Overview

This hands-on technical sales role is crucial to realising the company’s growth potential. You will initially lead a small, dedicated sales team of two Sales Engineers, while actively generating new sales. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing new business by leveraging your industry contacts and networks to bring in new clients and build relationships.
• Managing the sales pipeline from initial customer engagement to closing deals, with a focus on promoting precision machining services.
• Collaborating closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director to shape and implement sales strategies.
• Providing leadership by mentoring and managing a small sales team and developing their sales skills.
• For the right candidate, this role offers a pathway to a Director-level position, with potential to lead the commercial side of the business.

Who We’re Looking For

• Background in selling sub-contract machining services is essential.
• Familiarity with high-precision CNC machinery; experience with Matsuura machines is a plus.
• Ideally, you will have active industry contacts who may be interested in outsourcing machining services.
• A strategic thinker with a commercial drive who is also willing to be hands-on in building new business.
• Midlands-based, with the flexibility to work remotely and travel regularly to customers across the region.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per year + benefits.
• Clear progression path with the potential to move into a Director role.
• A supportive workplace culture where development, training, and long-term success are prioritised.
• A role with autonomy and impact in shaping the future of a growing, employee-owned business that invests in its people and technology.

Interested?

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that values expertise, long-term relationships, and forward-thinking growth. If you’re a driven Sales Manager with a background in sub-contract machining sales, looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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