CareerPlan

Sales Manager

Manchester-Manchester-United KingdomFull-time2026-06-29 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead a regional sales team delivering HVAC, Refrigeration, and Fire solutions to the naval sector, developing strategies and managing project delivery from concept to completion.

Role type

Senior Sales Manager (Naval/Defence)

Builds

HVAC, Refrigeration, and Fire solutions for shipbuilders, defence contractors, and government entities

Domain

Defence & Maritime / Building Systems

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Team leadership, B2B sales strategy, Bid and tender processes, Negotiation, CRM management, Naval defence market knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience in naval or maritime industries, Background in defence or complex engineering sectors

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a high-performing regional sales team, Drive B2B sales strategy and execution in the naval sector, Develop long-term relationships with shipbuilders and defence contractors, Oversee technical specifications, quotations, and project budgets, Manage CRM systems and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, Represent Johnson Controls externally and mentor emerging talent