Salary: £35k - 40k per year
Reference: JOB-5505
We're actively hiring a commercially driven and customer centric Sales Development Manager, to join an established and expanding Newcastle based Manufacturing and Distribution organisation.
£35,000-£40,000 DOE + 1/4 bonus and monthly new business sales bonus, based on performance.
Newcastle office based with potential regional and national travel
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, pursue, and convert new commercial opportunities across Construction, and Automotive markets.
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Build and maintain strong partnerships with contractors, distributors, OEMs, and end‑users.
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Map target sectors, analyse competitor activity, and develop strategies to expand product presence.
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Provide informed guidance on product selection, performance characteristics, and application suitability.
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Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and CRM updates to support business planning.
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Work closely with technical, sales and operations teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.
Required Experience & Skills
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Industrial Sales Background with proven success in new business development.
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Strong knowledge of industrial tapes, adhesives, sealants, or related engineered materials.
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Established network or experience selling into Construction industry
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Ability to interpret technical specifications and communicate product value clearly.
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Confident presenter with strong negotiation and closing skills.
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Comfortable in a hybrid role combining office‑based planning with frequent client‑facing activity.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East and wider UK as required.
Personal Attributes
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Commercially Driven with a hunter mentality.
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Strong communicator able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
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Self‑motivated, organised, and proactive in identifying opportunities.
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Technically curious with a problem‑solving mindset.
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