Technical Sales Manager

Courtney Smith; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in plumbing and HVAC solutions is seeking a Regional Technical Sales Manager to drive sales across the South East. This full-cycle sales role requires experience with plumbing and HVAC products along with a strong contractor-facing sales ability. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 plus bonuses and benefits including a company car and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company car (BMW Hybrid) or car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension (5% matched)

Qualifications

• Proactive and commercially minded sales professional.
• Experience in plumbing, heating, or HVAC products is essential.
• Stability and a track record of growing sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales across the South East Region.
• Drive demand with contractors and support routes to market.
• Work on commercial sector projects primarily.

Skills

Experience in Plumbing & Heating or HVAC products

Generating demand with contractors

Strong contractor-facing sales ability

Job description

The Company

Our client is a leading manufacturer with a global presence, specialising in innovative plumbing and HVAC solutions. With a turnover of over £12m+ in the UK, they are well‑established in the market and compete strongly against leading brands.

Overview

We are seeking a Regional Technical Sales Manager to take full responsibility for developing sales across the South East Region. This is a full‑cycle sales role, focused on driving demand with contractors and supporting routes to market via merchants and distributors. The product range includes copper press fittings, manifolds, and specialist solutions for plumbing, heating, and refrigeration.

Key Customers

• M&E Contractors
• Merchants and Distributors (e.g. Wolseley, BSS, Ashworth, Smiths Brother Stores)
• Plumbing & Heating Installers
• Social Housing, Councils

Projects

Projects will primarily be in the commercial sector (schools, hospitals, public buildings) but also some domestic applications.

The Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded sales professional with experience in:

• Plumbing & Heating (P&H) or HVAC products (essential)
• Generating demand with contractors and back‑selling via merchants/distributors
• Ideally commercial project sales, but strong domestic experience will also be considered

Backgrounds of interest include: valves, pipes, fittings, radiators, pumps, controls, UFH, or similar. Candidates from a merchant background will also be considered if they can demonstrate strong contractor‑facing sales ability.

Stability, energy, and a track record of growing sales are key.

The Package

• Basic salary: £45,000 - £55,000
• Bonus: c. 25% (OTE £63,750)
• Company car (BMW Hybrid) or car allowance (£520 p/m)
• Laptop & mobile
• Pension (5% matched)
• 25 days holiday