Technical Sales Manager

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Commission

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd represents an established engineering business in Kent seeking a Technical Sales & Projects Manager. The role blends technical sales, estimating and project coordination, with emphasis on pipework and mechanical systems.

You’ll manage customer enquiries, prepare quotations, review drawings, visit sites and coordinate projects from enquiry to delivery while building strong client relationships and controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical pipework or related piping systems.
• Experience in technical sales or estimating within engineering.
• Experience in project coordination or management involving pipework installations.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming customer enquiries and identify project requirements.
• Prepare quotations, estimates and proposals for pipework projects.
• Review drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Attend customer meetings and site visits to discuss potential projects.
• Develop relationships with new and existing customers.
• Coordinate projects from enquiry to completion.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage project costs, variations and commercial expectations.

Skills

Technical sales

Estimating

Project management

Pipework

Building services

Job description

Technical Sales & Projects Manager

Location: Canterbury, Kent (UK Travel Required)

The Opportunity

We are representing an established and growing engineering business that is looking to appoint a Technical Sales & Projects Manager to join its team in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in pipework, mechanical engineering, building services or a related industry who enjoys combining technical knowledge with customer relationships and commercial responsibilities.

We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have gained experience in technical sales, estimating, quotations or project management within a pipework-related environment.

You don't necessarily need to have held this exact job title before. We're looking for someone who understands the industry, is commercially minded and has the confidence to manage customer relationships and projects.

The Role

Working closely with the senior management team, you will be involved in a varied position combining technical sales, estimating and project coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing incoming customer enquiries and identifying project requirements.
• Preparing quotations, estimates and proposals for pipework and mechanical projects.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Attending customer meetings and site visits to discuss potential projects.
• Developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Coordinating projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Managing project costs, variations and commercial expectations.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Mechanical pipework, industrial pipework or specialist piping systems.
• Technical sales or estimating within an engineering or mechanical environment.
• Mechanical building services, M&E contracting or related industries.
• Project coordination or management involving pipework installations.

You will ideally be confident communicating with customers, discussing technical requirements and understanding the commercial aspects of engineering projects.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with relevant industry knowledge, a positive attitude and strong relationship-building skills.

What's on Offer?

• 60,000- 70,000 base + comms
• Car
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting engineering projects.
• Established business with a strong industry reputation.
• Varied role combining customer relationships, commercial responsibilities and project delivery.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within the business.

Work Location: In person