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My Four Wheels; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer in Suffolk is seeking a Head of Technical – Passive Fire. This role focuses on developing the European sales pipeline and engaging with customers to generate leads. The ideal candidate will combine commercial acumen with technical understanding and thrive in a hybrid working environment. This position offers a starting salary of £50,000 and a range of competitive benefits, including a company car, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Private healthcare

Bonus

Shares

Company pension

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Willingness to understand technical concepts.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the European sales pipeline.
• Respond to inbound enquiries professionally.
• Generate leads through various channels.
• Maintain CRM accuracy from lead creation to qualification.

Skills

Technical understanding

Customer engagement

CRM management

Lead generation

Communication

Education

Technical qualification (beneficial but not essential)

Job description

£50,000 | Suffolk | On-site with hybrid potential | Immediate Start

A long-established global engineering manufacturer serving industrial and marine markets is expanding its commercial team. The organisation operates with precision, reliability, and a commitment to supporting the transition toward cleaner power systems.

About the Role

You will play a central role in developing the European sales pipeline by owning early-stage customer engagement and supporting senior sales colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly and professionally to inbound enquiries, delivering service that stands out.
• Research, identify, and pre‑qualify new customers across key industrial and marine segments.
• Generate new leads through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
• Maintain disciplined CRM accuracy from initial lead creation to qualification or handover.
• Present products and capabilities via calls, emails, webinars, and online meetings.
• Build and maintain long‑term customer relationships while identifying additional revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to maximise lead quality and conversion.
• Continuously develop product and application knowledge to support confident customer conversations.

Role Details & Benefits

Job Title: Head of Technical – Passive Fire

Location: Suffolk (hybrid – 3 days a week on site)

Salary: £50,000 (starting salary) – Highly competitive.

Benefits: Company car/car allowance, private healthcare, bonus, shares, company pension (4% employee, 4% company), death in service benefit (2×…)

Who Thrives Here

• Commercially minded individuals who enjoy combining outreach with technical learning.
• Resilient communicators who can absorb knock‑backs and remain proactive.
• People who want genuine expertise, not shallow sales theatrics.
• Independent thinkers who can use initiative, open doors, and create new opportunities.
• Candidates interested in industrial technology, engineering applications, and real operational challenges.
• Team‑focused contributors who collaborate easily with engineering, marketing, and senior sales.

Qualifications

A technical qualification is beneficial but not essential; willingness to understand technical concepts is key.