Technical Sales Manager

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Sales Manager in Eastleigh to oversee the sales and marketing function. This role involves developing sales strategies and managing customer relationships in the Defence and Marine sectors. Candidates should have a strong sales background and ideally experience in related fields. Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 offered in a stable working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Commutable from various locations

Excellent working culture

Qualifications

• Experienced sales professional capable of leading the sales function.
• Ideally with experience in Defence or Marine sectors.
• Aspiring for senior leadership roles.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Sales & Marketing function.
• Develop new business and win new customers.
• Maintain relationships with Defense and Marine clients.
• Support opportunities for progression to senior roles.
• Travel required within the UK.

Skills

Sales management

Customer relationship management

Consultative selling

Knowledge of electronics or communication systems

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Manager - Marine. Senior Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, or Business Development Manager or similar. Working closely with the Managing Director of an SME technology business, you will be responsible for the sales and marketing function and for developing the sales strategy.

The role is with a well-established, highly successful and profitable market leader in its niche industry. 90% of business comes from existing customers, with an excellent reputation. The approach is consultative, relationship‑based, and solutions‑driven; some knowledge or exposure to electronics, communications systems, electrical engineering or related areas is advantageous. The role involves selling into the Defence and Marine industries, based from Southampton with some travel across the UK to customer sites (not extensive). Salary guidance: £55,000 – £65,000 (to be defined). We are recruiting for a Sales Manager to oversee the Sales & Marketing function within an established SME that provides navigation and communication systems to naval units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Sales & Marketing function in partnership with the Managing Director to develop and implement the sales strategy.
• Develop new business through existing customer accounts and win new customers in new markets.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a primary point of contact for key clients in the Defence and Marine sectors.
• Represent the company in a consultative, solutions-based sales approach with exposure to electronics or communication systems used in naval units (navigation systems, CCTV, radar, etc.).
• Travel within the UK as required; role is predominantly based in Southampton or surrounding areas.
• Support opportunities for progression toward senior leadership or director-level responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced sales professional (e.g., Senior Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, or Business Development Manager) capable of leading the sales function without direct team management responsibilities.
• Ideally prior experience in Defence or Marine sectors and familiarity with electronics or communication systems used in naval units. Depth of experience in all areas is not required; development support is available.
• Based within a commutable distance of Southampton; some travel is required.
• Aspiring for a step up into senior leadership or director-level positions with potential to influence strategy and growth.
• SME mindset with an agile, varied role.
• Any engineering or technical knowledge is beneficial.

Working Environment, Opportunities & Rewards

• Excellent working culture and a stable team with long tenure.
• Variety and development opportunities; involvement in a range of projects and travel to customer sites to grow the customer base.
• Flexible start/finish times (standard 35-hour week); a flexible and trusting employer.
• Secure and growing business with recent large project wins.

This role is commutable from Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Weymouth and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply

To apply, please contact Danny Turnock at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies. Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.