Technical Sales Manager

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading injection moulding manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive business growth. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in technical sales, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of injection moulding processes. This role involves identifying new customer accounts, developing existing relationships, and providing technical solutions. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (CAD) and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying and developing new customer accounts.
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals.
• Manage the sales process from inquiry to order.

Skills

Technical sales experience in injection moulding

Relationship building

Technical solutions development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager with proven experience in injection moulding to join their team to drive and support continued business growth.

Responsibilities

• As Technical Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving growth by identifying and developing new customer accounts, nurturing existing client relationships and providing technical solutions in line with the company's manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers, engineers and procurement teams.
• Identify and target new business opportunities across a broad range of market sectors.
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals that align with customer needs and manufacturing capabilities.
• Understand customer technical requirements and translate them into feasible injection moulding solutions.
• Offer guidance on material selection, mould design and production methods to optimize part quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage the sales process from initial inquiry to order, including RFQs, quotations, costings, and contract negotiations.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in polymer materials, injection moulding technologies, tooling innovations, and market dynamics.

Experience Requirements

• Candidates MUST HAVE proven experience of technical sales within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience of growing business from existing customers, established contacts and new market opportunities.
• Good understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling and polymer materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (CAD) and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Comfortable working in a small team with a self-motivated, proactive approach.
• Willingness and capability to grow into greater responsibilities within the role.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Keywords

"Technical Sales Manager", "Technical Sales Engineer", "Business Development Manager", "Account Manager", "Sales Manager", "Project Manager", "Injection Moulding", "Plastics", "Mould Tooling"

Notes

Due to the volume of applications we will only contact successful applicants who meet the requirements of the client brief. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application unsuccessful. UK work eligibility is required for all positions.