Technical Sales Manager

Premier Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Group is seeking a Sales Manager to join their team in Gloucestershire on a permanent basis. The role involves generating sales opportunities, providing technical support, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background, experience in manufacturing industries, and excellent communication skills. Strong customer service and self-motivation are essential qualities for this position, along with a desire for career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing industries is ideal.
• Knowledge of technical sales roles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities.
• Provide technical support and after-sales assistance.
• Manage accounts and client relationships.

Skills

Customer-service skills

Technical Engineering knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Engineering or similar

Job description

My client is a specialist manufacturer. They are looking for a Sales Manager to join their team in Gloucestershire on a permanent basis.

The Sales Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

• An educational or hands‑on background in Engineering
• Degree qualified or further in Engineering or similar
• Experienced in or knowledge of manufacturing industries would be ideal
• Technical Engineering knowledge to understand quotations and queries
• Previous experience supporting customers in a similar technical / sales role would be beneficial
• Excellent customer‑service skills and a passion for sales
• Confident and driven for career progression
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Be self‑motivated and driven
• Be keen to develop as part of an organisation long term

The Sales Manager role will involve:

• Identifying, generating, maintaining and developing sales opportunities for the company
• Providing technical support and supporting technical delivery of the company’s products and services
• Providing after-sales support for installation and troubleshooting
• Representing the company at exhibitions and client meetings
• Account Management of existing clients
• Handling queries and providing quotations to progress further sales opportunities
• Upselling and developing relationships
• Working with the Projects Team to convert client requirements into details designs and technical instructions
• Processing purchase orders onto the MRP system
• Excellent opportunities for training and development, with room to progress within the company

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.