Technical Sales Manager

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Greater London; 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 drive revenue growth and develop key accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of technical sales experience in the plastics industry and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. This role involves managing the sales lifecycle and representing the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience of technical sales within the plastics industry.
• Experience managing key accounts and long-term customer relationships.
• Highly organized with effective time and pipeline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by combining technical expertise and commercial acumen.
• Engage with technical personnel to present technical solutions.
• Lead the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification to close.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

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.

Remit

• 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

Role

• In the role of Technical Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by combining technical expertise and commercial acumen
• As Technical Sales Manager you will engage with technical & engineering personnel of customers to present technical solutions and clear value propositions
• The successful Technical Sales Manager will 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 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

Key Words

Key Words: “Technical Sales Manager” , “Business Development Manager”, “Sales Manager”, “Key Account Manager”, “Technical Sales Engineer”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Plastics Industry”, “Blow Moulding”, “Extrusion”