Technical Sales Manager

Gap Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading niche metals business in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Manager to drive sales growth in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies, provide technical sales support, and negotiate commercial terms. You should have a strong background in technical sales, alongside excellent client relationship management and interpersonal skills. This role offers competitive remuneration and is full-time, focusing on bespoke solutions tailored to industry needs.

Qualifications

• Proven sales background in technical specifications.
• Experience in cost analysis and client relationship management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow UK and international sales pipelines.
• Deliver technical sales support and propose suitable engineering solutions.
• Attend trade shows to generate leads and monitor market trends.

Job description

Technical Sales Manager

POST Recruitment are recruiting for a proven Technical Sales Manager for a market‑leading niche metals business under new ownership and investment as of 2025. The role requires a sales background working with bespoke technical specifications and a strong focus on technical sales, cost analysis, client relationship management, and cross‑departmental collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow UK and international sales pipelines, identifying new business opportunities across key markets.
• Deliver technical sales support, including interpreting customer requirements, advising on product specifications, and proposing suitable engineering solutions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies, sales campaigns, and market‑entry plans tailored to industry needs.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision‑makers, procurement teams, engineers, and stakeholders within customer organisations.
• Attend national and international manufacturing trade shows to represent the company, generate leads, and monitor market trends.
• Conduct material costing, pricing analysis, and manufacturing time estimation to produce accurate quotations.
• Collaborate with production, quality control and technical teams to develop viable, cost‑effective solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing with customers, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers, addressing product queries, performance considerations, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met through efficient production planning, quality assurance and technical compliance.
• Manage import and export shipments, ensuring full adherence to logistics, customs and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate deals with UK and international suppliers for raw materials, components and subcontract services.
• Oversee purchasing activities to secure materials, equipment and services required for production at optimal cost and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships to support a reliable supply chain.
• Manage sales administration, including CRM updates, order processing, documentation and customer communications.
• Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts and performance analyses for senior management.
• Ensure all sales activities are aligned with company policies, commercial objectives and compliance requirements.

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