Technical Sales/ Key Account Manager

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is seeking a Technical Sales & Costing Manager to act as the customer's representative within the business. This role encompasses commercial and technical leadership, focusing on customer satisfaction and effective cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and over 5 years of experience in technical sales within precision engineering. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in technical sales, account management, or costing within precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of 5-axis machining, CNC processes, and engineering drawings.
• Experience leading a small team and managing customer projects through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advocate for key customers.
• Lead commercial and technical discussions.
• Manage and mentor a small Sales & Marketing team.
• Oversee mechanical costing and quotation activities.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Represent the customer in weekly progress reviews.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Commercial negotiation

Cross-departmental coordination

Technical sales

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

An engineering company is seeking a Technical Sales & Costing Manager — a rare and strategic dual role at the intersection of commercial leadership and engineering expertise.

This is a pivotal position acting as the customer's representative within the business, ensuring that client priorities are understood, championed, and delivered through effective cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will combine commercial acumen, technical understanding, and leadership capability to drive strong relationships, accurate costing, and profitable growth.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary advocate for key customers, ensuring on-time delivery, quality performance, and satisfaction.
• Lead commercial and technical discussions, balancing customer expectations with operational capability.
• Manage and mentor a small Sales & Marketing team, ensuring consistent, professional engagement and effective CRM use.
• Oversee mechanical costing and quotation activities, supported by skilled engineering and costing personnel to validate feasibility and pricing accuracy.
• Play a key role in revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and business development alongside the senior leadership team (SLT).
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that align sales, engineering, and production to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Represent the customer in weekly progress reviews, escalating issues, coordinating solutions, and maintaining a visible leadership presence.

Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent), ideally with a time-served apprenticeship.
• 5+ years' experience in technical sales, account management, or costing within precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of 5-axis machining, CNC processes, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated success in customer relationship management, commercial negotiation, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Experience leading a small team and managing customer projects through the full lifecycle.
• Strong communicator — credible, structured, and engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders.

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