Technical Sales Manager

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Technical Sales Manager for their Water Business Unit. This is a critical field-based role wherein you will lead sales of complex water treatment equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in the UK water industry, combined with strong technical knowledge and sales success. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus uncapped commission, along with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits including pension and family-friendly policies

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in the UK water industry.
• Hands-on experience with water treatment equipment.
• Demonstrable sales success in technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential customers to identify their technical needs.
• Attend site surveys and recommend suitable water treatment equipment.
• Prepare detailed sales reports and forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams on pricing and sales strategies.

Skills

Technical knowledge of water treatment systems

Sales experience in the water industry

Strong commercial acumen

Self-motivation

Education

Science or engineering-based qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Technical Sales Manager Salary : Up to £50,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission

Location : National

Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent

Please Note : Due to project timescales, sponsorship is not available for this role.

About the Opportunity

Vector Recruitment Solutions is partnering with our renowned global environmental compliance and water specialist client to recruit a highly technical and driven Technical Sales Manager for their Water Business Unit. This is a crucial role responsible for driving the sales of complex Water Treatment Equipment products and solutions across the UK.

This is a field-based sales role with an expectation for working away nationally during the week for at least three days; the other two days will be spent either working from home or, if possible, within the office. You’ll be the technical authority in the field, engaging with high-level consultancies, specifiers, M&E contractors, and water treatment service providers. If you have a proven track record in the water industry and a passion for selling highly technical engineering solutions, this is a superb career move with excellent commission potential.

What’s in it for you?

Our client offers a stable, supportive environment focused on professional growth and rewarding success :

• Highly Competitive salary package (up to £50,000) with a significant, uncapped commission structure.
• Car Allowance to support field travel.
• Excellent benefits, including pension, a benefits app, and family-friendly policies.
• Real opportunities for personal and professional development within a major organisation.

Key Responsibilities (Technical & Commercial)

• Lead generation and direct engagement with potential and existing customers (Consultancies, M&E, Water Service Providers) to identify technical equipment requirements.
• Technical Authority : Attend site surveys, identify suitable water treatment equipment (e.g., base exchange, reverse osmosis, dosing equipment, and filtration), and develop bespoke installation solutions.
• Commercial Strategy : Work closely with internal finance, sales, and operations teams to align on pricing, margin goals, and sales forecasts.
• Reporting : Prepare detailed weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, and presentations for the Commercial Director.
• Collaboration : Liaise with the internal water consultancy business to highlight and capture prospective opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with deep, practical technical knowledge of water treatment systems.

Essential Competencies :

• Proven Experience : A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the UK Water Industry.
• Technical Expertise : Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience selecting and selling base exchange, reverse osmosis, dosing equipment, and filtration solutions.
• Sales Success : A demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Drive & Accuracy : Highly self-motivated, accurate, professional, and proficient in managing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Training :

• Ideally, a science or engineering-based qualification is preferred, though relevant industry experience is highly valued.
• Must be willing to undertake required internal Health & Safety and HR training modules.

Apply Today - please apply or call 07441 449303 for more information