Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ashford Kent
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Are you a driven Technical Sales professional with a passion for engineering solutions and building lasting customer relationships? If so, we're recruiting for an ideal Permanent position for you. Our client is specifically looking to recruit a Technical Sales Manager with experience from the following industries:
Marine
Engineering
Technical
Industrial
HVAC
Process Manufacturing
The company is a well-established provider of specialist products, supplying customers across a diverse range of industrial, process and building services sectors. With an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, customer service, and bespoke solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused individual who enjoys combining technical knowledge with consultative sales and relationship management.
Please find further details below:
Job Title: Technical Sales Manager
Location: Near Ashford, Kent with free onsite parking. This role is office based with 1 day spent out visiting customers and developing business in your own car or a company pool car.
Salary: £45,000 (OTE £55,000)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Annual leave: 20 days + Bank holidays
Reasons to work at our client:
Opportunity to work with a respected and established product specialist.
Comprehensive product and technical training.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
Exposure to a diverse customer base and technically interesting projects.
The opportunity to represent recognised global brands.
The role:
As the Technical Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities. Acting as the key point of contact for clients, you will provide expert advice on product solutions, preparing quotations, negotiating contracts, and delivering outstanding customer service throughout the sales process.
Working closely with the experienced technical sales team of 4, you will gain a detailed understanding of customer requirements and recommend the most suitable products from a wide range of leading manufacturers.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, customer interaction, and playing a key role in the continued growth of a successful engineering business.
Your key responsibilities would be to:
Develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities.
Respond to customer enquiries and provide technical sales support.
Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and product recommendations.
Negotiate commercial terms and close sales opportunities.
Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity reports.
Work collaboratively with technical and operational teams to deliver customer solutions.
Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support business growth strategies.
Follow up quotations and leads to maximise conversion rates.
Promote the company's extensive range of specialist products.
Support customers through the full sales lifecycle, from enquiry through to order completion.
Represent the company professionally at customer meetings, exhibitions and networking events where required.
You'll be the ideal candidate if you have the following skills and experience:
Proven experience in a B2B sales environment.
Marine, Engineering, HVAC, or Process Manufacturing industry experience is essential
Strong account management and relationship-building skills.
Commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset.
Engineering or technical qualifications, or equivalent industry experience.
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Next steps:
If you have the above skills and experience, then please apply today and become part of a successful and growing team.
Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply*
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We look forward to your application.
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