Sales Manager

Sales Manager – UK (External Sales)

Location:

Home-based (within 1 hour of St Albans office)

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary Sales Manager to lead our UK external sales team. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape and execute our national sales strategy, drive growth, and inspire a team of around 20 sales professionals.

You’ll report directly to the Head of European Sales and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team

Drive strategic sales initiatives and market expansion

Analyse competitor trends and customer potential

Promote SICK’s solutions with a value-based, consultative approach

Manage pricing, contracts, and customer portfolios

Implement and optimise sales channels and territory coverage

Ensure team compliance with training and development plans

Essential Skills & Experience:

Degree-level education (preferably in business or electronics)

5+ years’ experience managing large sales teams in automation or industrial sectors

Strong leadership and change management capabilities

Proficient in CRM systems and sales forecasting

Commercial acumen with P&L and budget management experience

Strategic thinker with a customer-first mindset

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus scheme (up to 28%)

Company car

25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service)

7% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Working hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

About SICK (UK) Ltd:

SICK is a global leader in industrial sensor technology, founded in 1946 in Germany. We’re known for innovation, quality, and a people-first culture. At SICK, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with purpose, development, and balance.

SICK delivers more than just products. We provide customers with intelligent solutions and services tailored to their needs. Like the company founder Erwin Sick, we see ourselves as innovators with the determination to improve a little every day – by listening to our customers and asking the questions that nobody has asked before.

As an employee, you can expect to work for a company where career development and quality of life do not have to be mutually exclusive!  SICK is regularly ranked among the top companies in the 'Great Place to Work' competition (Germany).

Contact:

Camilla Darwin

Human Resources

📧 Camilla.darwin@sick.co.uk

📞 01727 831121

🌐 www.sick.co.uk