Sales Distribution Manager
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (within 40 minutes commute)
Scope: UK & International entities (Chennai, Dubai, and KL)
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing (oil & gas)
Remuneration: Competitive
Sales Distribution Manager
Our companies are seeking an experienced Sales Distribution Manager with a proven ability to build and develop strong relationships with key distributors worldwide. The successful candidate will be confident delivering product training to international partners and will also possess a strong background in digital marketing.
About Us
We are a family-owned global company that produces ultra critical valves for the world’s oil, gas and hydrogen industries, where exceptional quality and on time delivery is critical.
With operations spanning the UK, USA, Dubai, Malaysia and India, and a world-class R&D centre in Knutsford, we have ambitious plans to grow beyond our £100m turnover.
Our business model is to sub-contract our components, then assemble at our facilities in Knutsford and Chennai. Our culture is agile, entrepreneurial and decisive. There are no layers of bureaucracy, endless committees or slow-moving approval processes. We value common sense, accountability and action.
The Role:
· Take full accountability for the growth and development of our global distribution network.
· Motivate existing distribution and target new distributors in key territories worldwide.
· Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive valve sales, working closely with our in-house marketing team.
· Identify and secure new clients and accounts to support continued sales growth.
· Influence product development and innovation by providing valuable client feedback and market insight.
· Negotiate commercial contracts and terms, with a strong focus on improving profitability and increasing margins.
Who We Are Looking For:
· Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in building, growing and maintaining global distribution networks.
· Demonstrable day-to-day management experience, with the ability to develop customer service and internal teams to ensure service levels consistently exceed customer expectations.
· Hands-on experience in managing, developing and optimising CRM systems.
· A strong background in technical or mechanical sales within the oil and gas industry.
Remuneration & Package
We offer a very attractive salary and fringe benefits package commensurate with this level of role as you would expect at this level.
Apply
If you live within forty minutes of Knutsford, and have the relevant industry experience, skills, and gravitas to command this role, please send your CV.
- Department
- Sales
- Role
- Territory Manager & Distribution
- Locations
- Knutsford, UK - Oliver Valves Limited
About Oliver Valves
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors.
We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.