Sales Manager (Dartford)In support of a privately owned and successful SME UK based manufacturing Group, a new role of Sales Manager is required to support the growth of new and existing business by developing existing accounts and attracting new customers. Working closely with their Dartford manufacturing site on a hybrid basis as required, you will need a good knowledge of precision machining and manufacturing.The Sales Manager is responsible for winning profitable new business and developing existing customer relationships inside and outside of the aerospace sector, while owning and managing the complete sales process from initial enquiry through estimating, quotation, and order conversion. It is accountable for generating a consistent pipeline of qualified enquiries through a combination of direct business development and targeted marketing activities.This is a senior, hands-on commercial role combining business development, customer management and technical estimating, ensuring that all quotations are accurate, commercially robust, delivered on time and aligned to agreed margin and capacity targets.Specifically:Sales and Business Development- Actively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities aligned to site capability, capacity and strategic objectives- Develop and grow existing customer accounts through structured account management and regular engagement- Represent the business professionally with customers, at meetings, site visits, and industry events-