Manchester
Sales Manager – UK & Nordics Location: Liverpool or Manchester Metropolitan Area (Home Office) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £100,000 + Package About The Company A global powerhouse in electronic components, renowned for engineering excellence, manufacturing scale, and a relentless commitment to quality. With strong penetration across Industrial, Automotive, Energy and Automation sectors, this organisation continues to expand its European footprint and is investing heavily in the UK & Nordic markets. Role Overview – A Strategic Hunter with Leadership DNA We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager who combines hands-on key account capability with the leadership skills to coach and elevate a regional team. You will define and execute territory strategy aligned to global objectives, whilst personally leading several strategic accounts across defined verticals. You’ll operate across the full sales lifecycle - from technical engagement and NPI discussions through to commercial negotiations and long-term framework agreements. This is a role for someone who thrives in front of customers, understands the technical-sales interface, and can influence stakeholders from engineering teams through to board-level decision makers. Key Responsibilities Territory Strategy & Market Expansion • Define and execute UK & Nordic growth strategy aligned to global direction, • Increase market share across target verticals, • Identify and convert new projects in collaboration with Application Engineering Key Account Leadership • Own and develop strategic, high-value accounts, • Lead account planning, relationship management and growth mapping, • Drive long-term partnerships and framework agreements Commercial Execution • Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity detection to contract closure, • Engage technical teams during NPI phases, • Lead negotiations and commercial alignment Team Leadership & Coaching • Manage and develop the UK & Nordic sales team, • Coach on opportunity management, account strategy and pipeline execution, • Foster high-performance culture Cross-Functional Alignment • Coordinate internally across quotation, logistics, quality and engineering, • Ensure customer expectations are met with speed and precision Market Presence • Travel extensively across UK & Scandinavia, • Represent the organisation at customer meetings, industry events and factory visits Requirements Experience & Background • Minimum 7+ years’ experience in electronic components sales, • Proven Key Account Management track record, • Leadership capability (formal management experience advantageous), • International exposure highly desirable Technical Competence • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background, • Strong ability to engage engineering & technical stakeholders, • Comfortable discussing product applications and technical positioning Core Competencies • Strategic thinker with hunter mentality, • Strong negotiation skills, • Exceptional presentation and communication ability, • Intercultural awareness, • Dynamic, energetic and self-driven personality, • Ability to set and exceed ambitious targets Additional language skills are a distinct advantage. What’s On Offer • Car allowance, • Home office flexibility (Liverpool / Manchester region), • High-autonomy leadership role, • Direct impact on UK & Nordic market expansion, • Clear visibility within a globally recognised electronics group 👉 Apply now or send a confidential DM to learn more. You can reach our office UK on +44 (0)1908 752080, or our US number is +1 (929) 445 6916 🌍 Global Reach: With a presence across the UK, EMEA, the US, and Asia, we provide the market intelligence you need to make your next strategic career move. ✅ Follow MRSL Group for the latest insights and opportunities in the global electronics market. Connecting Talent Across the Global Supply Chain, from OEM and CEM / EMS to Franchised Distributors and Independent Distribution (Brokers / Traders), MRSL Group is the bridge between elite talent and the world’s leading electronic component solutions providers. #MRSLGroup #ElectronicsRecruitment #Semiconductors #GlobalSourcing #SupplyChain