Plymouth, England, United KingdomRemote["Full time"]
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As Sales Manager, you will play a key role in expanding NOV Fiber Glass Systems'
presence across the United Kingdom by delivering profitable growth through new
business development and strategic account management. You will identify
opportunities across sectors including chemical processing, water treatment,
power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, renewables, energy transition, data
centres, and general industrial infrastructure.
Working closely with engineering, estimating, operations, project management,
logistics, and finance teams, you will transform customer requirements into
commercially successful engineered solutions while ensuring an exceptional
customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.
At NOV Fiber Glass Systems, we design and manufacture advanced
corrosion-resistant composite solutions that improve reliability, safety, and
operational performance for industrial customers worldwide. Backed by NOV's
global engineering expertise and manufacturing capability, we provide innovative
products that help customers solve complex infrastructure and process
challenges.
Why Join NOV
Joining NOV means becoming part of a global organisation recognised for
engineering excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. You'll
have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate
with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines, and contribute to
sustainable industrial solutions while developing your career within an
international business.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can
thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different
perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all
qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive profitable growth by securing new project opportunities across the UK
chemical and industrial markets.
• Develop and grow strategic customer relationships while identifying
opportunities to expand existing accounts.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification and technical
solution development through to contract award.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, estimating, and project teams to
deliver commercially successful customer solutions.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, provide reliable forecasts, and monitor
market trends to support business growth.
• Represent NOV Fiber Glass Systems with customers, EPC contractors,
consultants, and at industry events across the UK.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or an equivalent combination of
education and relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in technical B2B sales, business development, or account
management within industrial or engineered product markets.
• Demonstrated success in winning new business and developing strategic
customer relationships.
• Experience managing complex project-based sales opportunities with multiple
stakeholders.
• Strong commercial negotiation, presentation, and relationship management
skills.
• Ability to understand technical customer requirements and translate them into
commercial solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
across cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the
United Kingdom, with occasional international travel.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Preferred
• Experience within composite materials, FRP/GRP products, industrial piping
systems, corrosion-resistant solutions, or related engineered products.
• Experience selling into sectors such as chemical processing, water treatment,
power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing,
renewables, or energy infrastructure.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, consultants, or industrial end
users.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and structured sales forecasting.
• Knowledge of project tendering, contract negotiation, and specification-led
selling.