Technical Sales Manager

Interaction Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Commission

Life insurance

BUPA healthcare

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Technical Sales Manager for PPE and workwear on a national UK basis. You will drive new business, manage key accounts and advise on protective equipment requirements across industries.

The role combines strong commercial sales skills with deep PPE product knowledge, focusing on above-the-neck protection and long-term client relationships, with a clear path to meeting ambitious targets nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven PPE sales experience with protective equipment knowledge.
• Experience selling above-the-neck PPE solutions and awareness of safety standards.
• Strong understanding of technical PPE products and applications.
• Track record in developing new business and managing customer relationships.
• Ability to assess customer requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Commercially driven with willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK for PPE and workwear.
• Promote specialist above-the-neck PPE products and protection solutions.
• Identify potential customers and build relationships with decision-makers.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts to maximise sales.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations and presentations.
• Work with customers to meet PPE needs and industry standards.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate agreements and close sales.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to company growth.
• Keep up to date with industry developments and product innovations.

Skills

PPE sales experience

Above-the-neck PPE

Technical PPE knowledge

Negotiation

Presentations

Account management

National travel

Job description

Technical Sales Manager - PPE & Workwear

Salary: Up to £55,000 basic + £10,000 commission
Location: National role
Benefits: Company car or car allowance, commission, life insurance, BUPA healthcare and more.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Sales Manager to join a growing business specialising in PPE and workwear solutions. This is a national sales role focused on developing new business opportunities and managing customer relationships, with a particular emphasis on technical PPE solutions and above-the-neck protection.

We are looking for an experienced sales professional with a background in PPE who understands the technical requirements of protective equipment and can confidently advise customers on suitable solutions for their workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong commercial sales skills with technical product knowledge and enjoys building long-term relationships with customers across a national territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities across the UK for technical PPE and workwear solutions.
• Promoting specialist above-the-neck PPE products and protection solutions.
• Identifying potential customers and building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Managing and growing existing customer accounts to maximise sales opportunities.
• Understanding customer requirements and recommending appropriate technical solutions.
• Conducting customer visits, product demonstrations and presentations.
• Working closely with customers to understand their operational requirements, industry standards and PPE needs.
• Preparing quotations, negotiating commercial agreements and closing sales.
• Achieving sales targets and contributing to the wider growth of the business.
• Keeping up to date with industry developments, customer requirements and product innovations.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a sales role within the PPE, safety equipment or protective workwear sector.
• Specific experience selling above-the-neck PPE solutions, such as head, eye, face, hearing or respiratory protection.
• A strong understanding of technical PPE products and their applications.
• Experience developing new business and managing customer relationships.
• The ability to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a strong focus on achieving sales targets.
• The flexibility to travel nationally for customer visits and business development.

The Package

• Basic salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• £10,000 commission opportunity, dependent on achieving agreed sales targets.
• Company car or car allowance.
• BUPA private healthcare.
• Life insurance.
• Additional company benefits.