Technical Sales Manager

ATA Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive business growth in the Western Europe region. You will manage existing accounts and develop new opportunities, requiring a strong technical background in mechanical engineering and experience in a consultative sales role. The position offers a competitive salary, commission, and benefits, including flexible working hours and annual leave.

Benefits

£45,000 base salary

Company car or car allowance

Uncapped commission

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an engineering discipline.
• Strong technical background in mechanical engineering.
• Capable of understanding client needs and presenting tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by hunting for leads and driving growth.
• Respond to inbound enquiries and reach out to high-potential clients.
• Develop customer understanding and position tailored solutions.
• Build a network of industry contacts through various channels.
• Track industry trends and new project awards to fuel sales success.

Skills

Technical understanding of mechanical engineering

Sales experience in high-value, low-volume environment

Consultative sales approach

Ability to build long-term relationships

Willingness to travel internationally

Job description

Technical Sales Manager

Nottinghamshire

£45,000 + commission (OTE £60,000 - £75,000), company car or car allowance, annual bonus

The Company

We are partnering with a global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke, high-value mechanical products, renowned for delivering specialised solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries. With a focus on low-volume, custom engineered products, our client serves top-tier players in the oil & gas, power generation, and industrial sectors.

As one of the few companies globally offering this unique range of tailored products they combine cutting-edge technology with unmatched industry expertise, resulting in an annual turnover of £6 million. Their commitment to precision and quality ensures they provide highly specialised, high-performance solutions that meet the exacting needs of their clients.

As a result they are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Manager with immediate effect.

The Role

As a Technical Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving business growth within the Western Europe region, focusing on both new and existing business opportunities. This is a dynamic role where you will take charge of a patch with a balanced split: 80% existing accounts and 20% new business development.

You will be managing projects that range in value from £10k to £100k, but can scale into the millions for larger, complex projects. Project timelines will vary, from a few weeks to multiple years, depending on the scope and scale.

Responsibilities include:

• Take charge of generating new business by actively hunting for leads and driving growth from existing client relationships.
• Respond to inbound enquiries and strategically reach out to high-potential clients within your territory.
• Developing a deep understanding of customer needs and positioning tailored solutions with a consultative sales approach.
• Build and cultivate a network of industry contacts through LinkedIn, events, and referrals.
• Stay ahead of the game by tracking industry trends, new project awards, and untapped opportunities to fuel sales success.

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Technical Sales Manager role you will need:

• A strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering, with demonstrated experience in an engineering discipline
• A background of sales in a high value, low volume production environment
• A consultative sales approach with the ability to understand client needs and present tailored solutions.
• A desire to build and maintain long-term relationships, demonstrating a commitment to client success
• Willing to travel internationally as required to attend industry events and conferences

The Benefits

For this Technical Sales Manager role the following benefits are on offer:

• £45,000 base salary
• Company car or car allowance of £450 per month
• Uncapped commission (OTE £60,000 - £750,000)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV [e-mail].

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ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation