Technical Sales Manager

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Home-based working

UK travel opportunities

International travel opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Agricultural and Farming Jobs is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive sales of specialist agricultural components and technology directly into OEM manufacturers. The role is home-based in the UK with regular travel to customer sites and exhibitions.

You will work with engineers and design teams to identify opportunities, tailor solutions, and build long-term relationships. A strong technical background in agricultural machinery components and proven sales acumen are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical component sales within the agricultural industry.
• Strong technical and engineering understanding of agricultural machinery components.
• Experience working with manufacturers or supplying technical products for integration into machinery.
• Ability to understand technical specifications, including basic electrical and mechanical requirements.
• Proven business development and customer relationship management skills.
• Confidence discussing technical solutions with engineers, designers and manufacturing customers.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
• Innovative, forward-thinking approach with the confidence to make decisions.
• Ability to travel throughout the UK and occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business directly with agricultural machinery manufacturers (OEMs).
• Sell specialist agricultural components, pumping and precision metering systems.
• Build and manage long-term relationships with manufacturing customers.
• Identify opportunities for components to be incorporated into new and existing machinery.
• Understand customer technical requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams on bespoke product applications.
• Develop and support relationships with specialist component dealers and retrofit customers.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate agreements and manage sales opportunities.
• Deliver technical product presentations and demonstrations.
• Attend relevant agricultural exhibitions and industry events.
• Maintain customer records, sales forecasts and business development plans.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering knowledge

Customer relationships

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Willing to travel

Driving licence

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Technical Sales Manager - Agricultural Components & OEM Sales

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you an experienced Technical Sales Professional with a background in agricultural components, engineering or OEM sales?

Do you have experience selling specialist components or technology directly to agricultural machinery manufacturers?

Would you like the opportunity to play a key role in developing an exciting and rapidly growing agricultural technology business?

Location of the Job

Southeast Location (Home Based) with UK and occasional International Travel.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Home-based working
• UK and international travel opportunities
• Long-term career progression within a growing business

About the Company

Our client is an innovative and rapidly expanding agricultural machinery and technology manufacturer, developing specialist components and precision technology for agricultural machinery manufacturers.

Their products include advanced pumping and metering systems designed to be incorporated into new and existing agricultural machinery.

Following a successful international product launch and significant interest from manufacturers, the business is investing heavily in engineering, product development and manufacturing facilities.

They are now seeking a Technical Sales Manager to develop this exciting area of the business and support their ambitious growth plans.

Technical Sales Manager - The Job Role Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically minded Sales Manager to develop sales of specialist agricultural components and technology directly into agricultural machinery manufacturers (OEMs).

Working closely with manufacturers, engineers and design teams, you will identify new business opportunities, develop existing customer relationships and help customers integrate specialist components into their machinery.

Some products will be supplied as standard, off-the-shelf solutions, while others may require bespoke designs or technical adaptations to meet individual customer requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial sales experience and enjoys developing innovative solutions for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business directly with agricultural machinery manufacturers (OEMs)
• Sell specialist agricultural components, pumping and precision metering systems
• Build and manage long-term relationships with manufacturing customers
• Identify opportunities for components to be incorporated into new and existing machinery
• Understand customer technical requirements and recommend suitable solutions
• Work closely with engineering and design teams on bespoke product applications
• Develop and support relationships with specialist component dealers and retrofit customers
• Prepare quotations, negotiate agreements and manage sales opportunities
• Deliver technical product presentations and demonstrations
• Attend relevant agricultural exhibitions and industry events
• Maintain customer records, sales forecasts and business development plans

Essential Candidate Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in technical component sales, engineering sales or specialist systems sales within the agricultural industry
• Strong technical and engineering understanding of agricultural machinery components
• Experience working with manufacturers or supplying technical products for integration into machinery
• Ability to understand technical specifications, including basic electrical and mechanical requirements
• Proven business development and customer relationship management skills
• Confidence discussing technical solutions with engineers, designers and manufacturing customers
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills
• Innovative, forward-thinking approach with the confidence to make decisions
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of business development activities
• Good organisational and IT skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally internationally

Desirable

• Previous experience selling components or technology directly to OEM agricultural machinery manufacturers
• Background in agricultural engineering, product design or technical development combined with sales experience
• Experience supplying bespoke or customised engineering solutions
• Knowledge of precision agricultural technology, pumping systems or metering equipment
• Experience developing component dealer or retrofit networks
• Experience working with European manufacturers or customers
• Additional European language skills

Working Hours

This is a full-time, home-based position with regular UK travel and occasional international travel for customer meetings and exhibitions.

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.