Technical Sales Manager

The Abbey; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the plastics industry is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Manager to support business growth across the UK. The successful candidate will lead the sales lifecycle, develop strategies to exceed revenue targets, and manage key accounts. A proven track record in technical sales and experience in the plastics industry is essential. This role offers the chance to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in technical sales within the plastics industry.
• Experience managing key accounts and long-term customer relationships.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification to sale close.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to meet revenue targets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

Overview

Working exclusively with our client, a leading supplier of specialist purging compound products to the plastics industry, we are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to support continued business growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join a market leader within their specialist field as the business continues to expand their reach across the UK. The role will suit an accomplished technical sales professional with a proven track record in the plastics industry and experience selling to injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion manufacturers. The successful Technical Sales Manager will play an integral role in growing UK sales both through developing new business opportunities and managing existing accounts, adopting a technical, solution based sales approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through to sale close and after sales support.
• Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities within the plastics industry.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, synergy partners and distributors.
• Act as the technical point of contact during the sales process, clearly articulating the product solutions, performance and value.
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations and customer workshops.
• Work closely with customers to understand application requirements and recommend optimal solutions.
• Contribute to sales forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM reporting.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience of technical sales within the plastics industry.
• Experience managing key accounts and long-term customer relationships.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer pain points and requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem solving abilities.
• Highly organized with effective time and pipeline management skills.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in cross functional teams.

Keywords

Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Injection Moulding, Plastics, Plastics Industry, Blow Moulding, Extrusion

Notes

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