Job Description

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About Coler

Coler is a third-generation, family-run engineering and procurement business, operating for over 35 years with UK and overseas manufacturing facilities. Coler+2Coler+2
We deliver full end-to-end supply chain solutions--including global sourcing, procurement, manufacturing and logistics--to customers in industries such as automotive, safety systems, defence, medical and more. Coler+1
Our mission is to unify, simplify and amplify our customers' supply chains by offering quality, cost-efficient and reliable component solutions. Coler+1

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced

Sales Manager

who has a strong engineering / manufacturing understanding and ideally has worked within the automotive sector. In this role you will lead and develop our sales team, forge strategic relationships, drive growth and align sales activities with our engineering-driven supply chain business model.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with Coler's engineering- and procurement-led value proposition, with particular emphasis on automotive and supply-chain sourcing business. Lead, motivate and manage the sales team to achieve defined sales targets, improve performance and develop talent. Build and maintain relationships with key clients (especially in automotive and associated supply chain), identify and win new business opportunities. Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure customer requirements (technical, cost, delivery) are fully met. Monitor market trends, especially in automotive-components and supply-chain sourcing, and respond with appropriate sales tactics. Oversee sales process including quoting, forecasting, reporting and pipeline management; present regular updates to senior management. Ensure high standards of client communication (including phone, email, in-person) and maintain well-organised records of sales and pipeline activity. Work with marketing, product/engineering and operations teams to support promotional campaigns, product launches and customer collateral. Train and develop the sales team to enhance technical product knowledge, selling skills and supply-chain awareness.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proven sales or sales-management experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to the automotive sector or automotive supply chain. Good engineering understanding (e.g., of components, supply-chain sourcing, manufacturing processes, procurement challenges) so you can engage credibly with technical clients and internal engineering teams. Strong leadership and team-management skills: able to inspire, develop, monitor performance, set targets and hold the team accountable. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong phone-etiquette and ability to engage clients across levels. Highly organised, with strong time-management skills and ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-task environment. Strategic thinker: able to analyse markets, understand competitor activities, develop actionable sales plans and adapt as needed. Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally (sales, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, marketing) to align customer needs with company capability. Ideally multilingual or bilingual (desirable, not essential) to engage with international clients and global supply-chain contacts. Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented: you should thrive in driving business growth and helping build a high-performing team in a manufacturing/supply-chain context.

Why Join Coler?

You'll be part of a growing, respected engineering supply-chain business with over three decades of manufacturing experience and a global footprint. A role that combines sales leadership, technical credibility and strategic impact - perfect if you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, sourcing and business growth. Opportunity to work in a culture that values hunger, continuous improvement (Kaizen), fairness and teamwork - as part of our "family" ethos. Coler+1 A chance to help shape and grow our automotive supply-chain business and be recognised for your leadership and results.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Profit sharing
Application question(s):

What major organisations have you secured contracts or purchase orders with?
Experience:

Sourcing: 3 years (required) automotive procurement: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person