Technical Sales Executive

Team Jobs - Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Executive in Bournemouth. This role involves generating new business in the industrial sector and managing technical enquiries. The ideal candidate has experience in technical sales and strong communication skills. A competitive salary plus uncapped commission and benefits are offered for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Full benefits package

Career development potential

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or IT hardware sales, preferably in industrial or manufacturing markets.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive approach to cold calling and lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities within the industrial sector.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with sales support and marketing teams.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Cold calling

CRM management

Tools

Salesforce

MS Business Central

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technical Sales Executive - Industrial & Manufacturing Sector
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset (Office Based)
Salary: 25,000-35,000 + uncapped commission + benefits

We are currently working with a fast-growing manufacturer of network connectivity solutions, supplying transceivers, direct attach, fibre patch and breakout cables, and NIC cards. They are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Executive to join their team and help expand their industrial and manufacturing client base. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is technically curious and has experience selling network or computer hardware. You will work closely with the Industrial Business Development Manager and the sales support team to manage technical enquiries, support operations, and drive new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities within industrial distribution, manufacturing, EMS, and CEM sectors.
• Conduct research to identify and qualify new prospects, understanding competitor activity.
• Manage outbound prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, sales presentations, and closing opportunities.
• Handle inbound enquiries via email, web, or marketing campaigns, guiding leads through the full sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce/MS Business Central) including lead status, pipeline updates, and opportunity management.
• Collaborate with marketing to deliver demand generation initiatives to target audiences.
• Work alongside sales support and operations to ensure quotations, orders, and reporting are accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships through exceptional service, technical support, and responsiveness.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and lead generation targets.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in technical or IT hardware sales, ideally within industrial or manufacturing markets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with cold calling and proactive in generating new business.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage a sales pipeline effectively.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary (25,000-35,000) plus uncapped commission.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic business with career development potential.

If you\'re a driven sales professional with a technical interest and want to join a business where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.