Technical Sale Lead/Construction

Delaney Browne; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Technical Sales Lead to manage their sales pipeline and client relationships in Reading. This full-time permanent position requires a creative and analytical professional with at least 5 years of experience in technical sales, specifically in facades and joinery.

Benefits

On-site parking

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Sales Lead.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales pipeline and assess customer needs.
• Achieve or exceed sales targets.
• Prepare reports and assist in negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Relevant qualifications for Technical Sales

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Technical Sale Lead/Construction, Reading

Client:

Delaney Browne

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4be26f53c862

Job Views:

3

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Note: You must live near Reading, Berkshire, as the role requires 3 days in the office and is not fully remote.

Salary up to £70k with a 10% discretionary bonus.

Hours: Permanent, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, hybrid model with 2 days WFH and 3 days in the office.

Our client is a rapidly growing, medium-sized, family-owned business seeking a forward-thinking and creative Project Lead. The role involves managing the sales pipeline for assigned territories or customers and ensuring timely sales activities to meet company goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the sales pipeline, assess customer needs, diagnose pain points, and propose suitable solutions.
• Follow up promptly on sales actions to secure meetings.
• Ensure thorough handover after securing orders and assist with order finalization.
• Achieve or exceed sales targets with available resources.
• Provide regular sales reports to management.
• Attend pre-order meetings and assist with commercial negotiations as needed.
• Develop sales strategies in collaboration with estimators and managers.
• Arrange telesales activities and follow up on appointments.
• Identify decision-makers within client organizations.
• Build rapport through face-to-face meetings, understand client needs, and present solutions.
• Study project drawings and specifications to understand client requirements.
• Identify technical challenges and coordinate with pre-construction teams.
• Work with sales and estimating teams on proposals and pricing strategies.
• Maintain daily CRM updates and contribute to sales forecasting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Sales Lead, preferably in balconies, facades, joinery, or landscaping.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Relevant qualifications for the role.

Additional Details:

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Additional pay includes on-site parking.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Must reside within 15 miles of Reading, Berkshire.