Technical Sales Manager

Permanent Futures Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A high technology engineering business in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive sales and develop customer relationships in the defence market. This position requires a degree and proven experience in technical sales, particularly with advanced technology. The role offers generous compensation and stability with a market leading company that values innovation and R&D. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a track record of successful sales.

Benefits

Generous compensation

Long term stable employment

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a technical sales role within the defence market.
• Experience selling advanced technology and complex engineered systems.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with designated customers.
• Communicate new product propositions to customers.
• Prepare responses and presentations for customers.
• Maintain accurate Customer Relationship Management database.
• Provide market feedback to the Managing Director.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Proposal presentation skills

Autonomy

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Our client, a high technology engineering business operating in the defence market, seeks to appoint a Technical Sales Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director the appointed Technical Sales Manager will identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers and convert them into sales to meet the company targets for growth and profitability. It is important that you have a technical background covering electronic development for defence markets. On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long term, stable employment for a market leading engineering business with a great R&D team. There's lots of great products that customers do want to buy!

Technical Sales Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager / BDM / Account Manager / Electronics / Engineering

• Establish and maintain relationships with designated existing and prospective customers
• Communicate new product propositions to existing and prospective customers
• Plan, prepare and deliver responses (inclusive of presentations) to existing and prospective customers
• Maintain Customer Relationship Management database accurately and in a timely manner and produce a monthly sales report
• Promote and develop corporate image and reputation and contribute to overall business development plan
• Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and provide the Managing Director with market activity feedback

Technical Sales Manager - Skills and Abilities - Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager / BDM / Account Manager / Electronics / Engineering

• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience selling advanced technology and complex engineered systems
• Proven track record in a technical sales role within defence market. Often you'll liaise directly with other engineers (and purchasing and leadership posts too)
• Excellent proposal presentation skills
• Confident working in an autonomous role (you'll get supported but will be relied on to be the self-starter the team needs)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues at all levels

This is an excellent role offering generous compensation for the right person. If you're right for this role then you'll recognise it's an opportunity not to be missed. Apply now!