Sales Manager

Mars; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive business in the Asia region. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in technical sales, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel internationally. This role offers the opportunity to build key relationships and significantly impact the company's growth. If you are passionate about high-tech products and enjoy engaging with diverse cultures, apply now.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years experience in Technical sales.
• Comfortable working in a high-demand area.
• Valid Driving Licence and flexibility for global travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers in the Asia region.
• Travel across Asia and Europe for customer engagement.
• Develop new business internationally and achieve sales figures.

Skills

Technical Sales experience in Lasers, Optics or Instrumentation

High proficiency in communication

Exemplary presentation skills

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to work in a close-knit team

Education

University Degree or similar

Job description

Job Overview

If so, an outstanding opportunity has arisen for a technical Sales Manager to join a world leading laser systems and high-precision laser micromachining manufacturer. This is a newly created Sales Manager role, which will be focused on generating and winning new business and maintaining existing customer relationships within the Asia region.

Reporting & Role Focus

Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, the successful Sales Manager will become the arms, legs, eyes and ears for this business within Asia. You will meet new and existing customers, distributors and agents, building and maintaining relationships, attending exhibitions and conferences. The right person will need to be a natural salesperson, someone who is driven, enjoys technology and talking to people about their challenges. There is room for this role to progress and develop within this business as they look to grow their imaging sales within the Asia region.

Travel & Base

The Sales Manager will spend three quarters of your time traveling across Asia and Europe and when not travelling, you will be based from this company's head office in Didcot.

Requirements

• Technical Sales experience in Lasers, Optics or Instrumentation covering the Asia region.
• Enjoy global travel and different cultures.
• High proficiency in communication to small and large audiences.
• Exemplary presentation skills in appearance, written and oral.
• At least 7+ years experience in Technical sales.
• Comfortable working in a very high demand area of the business.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Educated to University Degree level or similar.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Flexible in global travel at short notice.
• Track record of developing new business internationally and sales figures year on year evident.
• Ability to work in a close‑knit business SME team environment.
• Able to make decisions autonomously when needed in high pressure situations.

Application

If you're a technical Sales Engineer or Sales Manager with experience of selling high tech products, and you're happy with international travel, then please apply now.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

About the Recruiter

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).