National Sales Manager - Engineering

Why RUD?
Stellar Recruitment is proud to partner with RUD Chains Pty Ltd, a global leader in innovative materials handling, lifting and engineered chain solutions. Supporting high-impact sectors including defence, infrastructure, mining, quarrying and heavy engineering. RUD delivers tailored, technically driven solutions that genuinely add value to projects through safety, quality and efficiency.

With a reputation built on precision, reliability and continuous improvement, RUD offers a structured, high-performing environment where people, systems and innovation combine to drive success.

We are in search for a National Sales Manager – Engineering based out of their HQ in Larapinta. This is a newly created role to lead national growth across engineered to order and bespoke solutions. This is a technically led sales role suited to someone who thrives in complex sales cycles, enjoys influencing at a senior level and can translate engineering capability into commercial outcomes.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Nationally scoped role with real influence on growth strategy
• Highly technical, solutions-led sales environment
• Strong internal collaboration with Engineering, Operations and Leadership
• Structured, process-driven business with clear systems and support
• Opportunity to shape market strategy, product positioning and long-term growth
• A culture built on accountability, continuous improvement and team success

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive national sales growth across engineered and bespoke solutions
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans targeting end users, OEMs and industry
• Manage a mix of key account growth (~80%) and new business (~20%)
• Lead complex, long-cycle sales processes from concept through to delivery
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams on design, scope and technical solutions
• Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability
• Strengthen relationships through client engagement, presentations and industry events
• Lead national sales planning, reporting and performance reviews
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and identify new opportunities
• Support product strategy, launches and ongoing portfolio development

What You Bring

• Mechanical/technical aptitude (Mechanical Engineering qualification highly regarded)
• Proven experience in technical or engineered solutions sales
• Background in materials handling, lifting equipment, manufacturing or similar
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing margins, pricing and contracts
• Ability to navigate long sales cycles and complex stakeholder environments
• Experience working closely with engineering and production teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute and deliver results
• Confident communicator with strong influencing and relationship-building skills

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary package
• National role with autonomy and ownership
• Strong team culture with high retention
• Ongoing development and career progression
• Exposure to major industries and complex engineering solutions
• A business that genuinely values structure, performance and its people

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a cultural survey and a face-to-face interview, proceeding to a full pre-employment medical (including D & A) as part of our recruitment process.  

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch using the details below.

Apply now with your updated CV and supporting information.

Max Duffy – Principal Consultant - Construction & Engineering
P: 0411 733 426
E: max.d@stellarrecruitment.com.au