Technical Sales Executive

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc; Stroud; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc is seeking a Technical Sales Executive in Stroud, England. This role involves managing the full sales cycle, focusing on an engineered product range and driving new business opportunities. Responsibilities include relationship management with OEMs and EPCs, opportunity tracking in CRM systems, and contributing to sales forecasting. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and prior sales experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary to be discussed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or business development role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key commercial point of contact for customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships across OEMs and EPCs.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage opportunities from enquiry through to contract award.
• Contribute to sales pipeline development and forecasting.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

My client is seeking a Technical Sales Executive to join their commercial team, focusing on a specialist engineered product range. This is a client centred around developing new business opportunities, supporting existing accounts, and driving sales growth within a technical, engineered-to-order environment.

Working closely with internal teams, you will play a key role in managing the full sales cycle—from initial engagement through to contract award—while contributing to pipeline growth and overall revenue performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key commercial point of contact for customers within a defined product portfolio
• Develop and maintain relationships across OEMs, EPCs, and system integrators
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Engage with customer engineering and procurement teams at an early stage
• Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award
• Coordinate customer requirements with internal engineering, proposals, and commercial teams
• Maintain accurate records of leads and opportunities within the CRM system
• Contribute to sales pipeline development and forecasting
• Gather and share market intelligence, including competitor activity and customer feedback
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and customer communications
• Attend customer meetings, site visits, and industry events as required
• Assist with resolving customer queries, ensuring a professional and timely response
• Ensure all activities align with company processes, governance, and ethical standards

The Candidate

• Previous experience in a sales, business development, or commercial role
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships
• Commercially aware, proactive, and results-driven
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with engineered-to-order products (advantageous)
• Experience working with OEMs, EPCs, or integrators
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management
• Competitive – to be discussed with Mansell Recruitment