Sales Manager – Modernisation & Lifecycle Solutions

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Sales Manager for Modernisation & Lifecycle Solutions at Toyota Automated Logistics. Driving sales growth and developing tailored modernization solutions across the region.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and business development within industrial and automation sectors, with a strong focus on retrofit and modernization projects. Capable of translating customer needs into tailored commercial solutions while fostering strong relationships and collaboration across teams.

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Technical Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Sales Process ManagementContract NegotiationMarket AnalysisProject ManagementCommercial Offering Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsProactive AttitudeAnalytical Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Logistics

Industry Keywords

Retrofit ProjectsModernization InitiativesService SalesLifecycle ManagementCapital Improvement Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales growth and achieve order intake targets for Retrofit, Modification & Revision (RMR) projects within your region.
Identify and develop new business opportunities together with Service Account Managers across the installed customer base.
Convert customer needs into commercial opportunities and collaborate with Service Sales Engineers to create tailored solutions and quotations.
Manage the complete sales process from lead generation to contract award and successful handover.
Promote modernization initiatives, upgrades, and innovative solutions that create long-term value for customers.
Build strong customer relationships, re-engage former customers, and support the expansion of our service business.
Provide market feedback and commercial insights to strengthen our lifecycle and modernization offerings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
Proven experience in technical sales, service sales, modernization projects, or business development within industrial, automation, logistics, or intralogistics environments.
Strong commercial mindset with a demonstrated ability to generate and close complex sales opportunities.
Experience working with customers on retrofit, upgrade, modernization, lifecycle, or capital improvement projects is highly desirable.
Ability to understand technical solutions and translate customer requirements into commercial offerings.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across sales, engineering, and operational teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong collaborative approach.
Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and results-driven attitude.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Aviva Medical Cover & Pension
YuLife – Wellbeing membership offering GP appointments, health and wellbeing initiatives, and reward points redeemable for shopping vouchers
A challenging work environment with strong opportunities for career progression
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension with Aviva
Access to Achievers – an award-winning recognition platform where points can be earned and redeemed for a range of goods and discounts