Technical Sales Manager

Bowmay Consulting; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile manufacturing firm in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales across coatings and fabrication sectors. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of technical textiles to secure new business, manage key accounts, and work in a hybrid model. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of textile construction and a proven track record in business development.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary

Uncapped commission

Company Car

Hybrid working

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experienced in technical textiles, specifically coatings, fabrication, and filtration.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt communication for different business levels.

Responsibilities

• Build sales across a broad geographical area.
• Seek out new business opportunities in coatings and fabrication.
• Manage key accounts and work onsite one day per week.

Job description

Are you a BDM / Sales Manager with a strong working knowledge of technical textile products? Do you understand textile construction and wet processing? Can you sell to a diverse customer base?

We're working with an impressive textile group of companies who have huge growth plans. They are looking for a hunter of new business across a niche sector where your previous experience in coatings and fabrication will be key.

It's essential that you're based in the North West but are happy covering the whole of the UK.

What You Get

• Excellent basic salary depending on your experience and knowledge
• Uncapped commission
• Company Car
• Hybrid working
• An opportunity to make a difference in a growing business

About You

• You'll be an experienced Business Development Manager with a wealth of experience in technical textiles; specifically coatings, fabrication and filtration
• You should have a natural flair for building strong relationships
• We're looking for a hunter, not a herder. You'll have grit and professionalism and will seek out new business with vigour!
• It will come easy for you to change your hat depending on what kind of business you're talking to; you'll need to be a bit of a chameleon and be just as comfortable talking to the MD of an SME as you would the CEO of a global corporate business
• You will be based in the North West, preferably Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Yorkshire.

About The Job

• You'll be responsible for building sales across a broad geographical area; as well as key account management you will seek out new business across two areas of coatings and fabrication
• With your impressive knowledge and expertise in technical textiles, you'll have the ability to really impress on the businesses you're breaking in to
• There may be some opportunity for European travel, so flexibility is key
• Managing your own diary, you'll work onsite one day per week and spend the rest on the road, navigating new business opportunities

About The Company

• A forward-thinking textile manufacturer who have and are investing massively in a well executed growth-plan
• They offer personal development and progression opportunities
• With a superb and knowledgeable leadership team, your career path will be meticulously planned and made a reality