UK Sales Manager

This UK Sales Manager role focuses on growing a specialist foodservice equipment range across the UK and Ireland through distributors, dealers, and end-user relationships. Key tasks include developing new business, expanding the distributor base, supporting customer visits with internal teams, and creating opportunities in sectors including public sector. The role also involves market insight, attending industry events, and contributing to aftersales improvements. It suits someone with proven foodservice equipment sales experience and strong relationship-building skills.Key Responsibilities Develop new business through distributor and dealer networksBuild and maintain senior-level and field-level relationshipsGenerate end-user opportunities, including public sector growthIdentify and onboard new distributorsConduct joint customer visits with internal commercial teamsCollaborate with Marketing on lead generation and campaignsManage key customer accounts and support issue resolutionParticipate in trade shows and industry eventsProvide insights on customer needs, competitors, and market conditionsTrain and support internal teams and external partnersManage warranty/aftersales data and contribute to process improvementRequired Skills and ExperienceStrong knowledge of the foodservice equipment industryBasic technical understanding of equipment, especially combi-ovensProven success in a similar sales or channel-focused roleExcellent communication and relationship-building ..... full job details .....