Technical Sales Manager

TipTopJob; Buxton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to join their team in Buxton. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading refractory specialist with over 130 years of experience. You will manage both UK-based and international accounts, dedicating approximately 90% of your time to account management and 10% to new business development. With extensive training provided, you will engage with clients in various industries, including glass manufacturing and petrochemicals. Enjoy a highly competitive salary, company car, and a range of benefits while traveling internationally to foster client relationships and drive sales growth.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Covered

Laptop

Mobile Phone

Private Healthcare Cover

Company Credit Card

Pension

Sick Pay Scheme

Training and Development

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, particularly in engineering or material science fields.
• Understanding of refractories, glass manufacturing, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK and international customer accounts with a focus on sales.
• Lead negotiations and set pricing for new materials and technologies.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Negotiation

Engineering/Material Science Knowledge

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Material Science

Tools

CRM Software

Sales Tracking Tools

Job description

Technical Sales Manager

Buxton - International Travel

Highly Competitive Salary DOE + Company Car + Fuel + Laptop + Mobile Phone + 25 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare Cover + Company Credit Card + Pension + Sick Pay Scheme + Training and Development

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00

Technical Sales Manager required for a well-established manufacturer who are the country's largest and leading refractory specialist. With a history spanning over 130 years, you will be joining a company who can offer training and the opportunity to work with an international client base.

This role would suit candidates with experience working in an industry linked to refractories such as glass manufacturing or any other engineering/material science background related to heat. Sales and account management training will be provided if needed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing UK-based and international customers, which will involve regular travel to maintain and develop sales.

Approximately 90% of the role will be spent managing existing accounts, where you will be responsible for discussing new materials and technologies with customers and setting pricing. The other 10% of the role will look at new business which will typically come through referrals/leads.

The Technical Sales Manager Role:

1. Approximately 90% Account Management, 10% new business
2. Lead customer negotiations and set pricing
3. Set and monitor sales targets
4. International travel up to approximately 12 weeks per year - typically one to two weeks at a time
5. Organising travel

The Technical Sales Manager Candidate:

1. Any engineering/material science background understanding related to heat - including refractories, glass manufacturing, ceramics, hydrogen production, petrochemical etc.

Benefits:

1. Company Car + Fuel Covered (Including to and from office)
2. Laptop
3. Mobile Phone (Can be used personally when abroad)
4. Private Healthcare Cover (Including family)
5. Company credit card
6. Pension
7. Sick Pay Scheme
8. Training