Technical/Sales Manager

yolk recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive regional sales growth and manage a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and technical sales management, capable of developing strategic relationships in complex industrial markets. This role includes competitive salary up to £120,000 plus bonus and car allowance, with opportunities for national and international travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales management or commercial leadership.
• Strong background in engineering, materials science, or advanced manufacturing.
• Ability to engage with technical decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Strengthen technical relationships with customers.

Skills

Technical sales management

Engineering background

Leadership skills

Customer relationship management

Job description

Technical Sales Manager

Up to 120,000 + bonus + car allowance

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a world-class engineering business in their search for a Technical Sales Manager. This organisation delivers specialist processes and advanced engineering solutions to industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and medical technologies.

With a strong reputation for technical innovation and engineering excellence, they provide critical solutions that improve performance, reliability, and safety across complex industrial applications. This is an exciting opportunity to lead regional sales growth, manage a high-performing team, and shape commercial strategy while working closely with technical experts and global customers.

We are particularly interested in speaking to commercially driven leaders who bring a strategic mindset and technical depth whether you are an experienced Technical Sales Manager or currently operating at Director level. This position will suit someone who thrives on building trusted customer partnerships in complex engineering markets, and who can drive long-term growth as well as lead teams with vision and credibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to achieve sustainable growth and exceed targets across engineering and advanced manufacturing markets.
• Design and implement pricing strategies that maximise competitiveness and profitability in technically demanding industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, energy and medical.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities within complex engineering markets, ensuring strong pipeline management.
• Strengthen technical relationships with customers through site visits, presentations, product knowledge, and demonstrations of engineering solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, customer service, and technical experts to deliver robust, high-value solutions to customers.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity within specialist engineering and manufacturing sectors to identify opportunities and risks.
• Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums, showcasing technical capability and expertise.
• Play a key role in budgeting and long-term strategic planning, informed by market insight and customer needs in advanced engineering industries.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in technical sales management or commercial leadership.
• Strong background in engineering, materials science, advanced manufacturing or industrial solutions.
• Ability to engage with technical decision-makers and understand complex customer requirements.
• Experience in pricing, contracts, and managing high-value agreements.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus
• Car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.

Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.