Technical Sales Manager

New Resource Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product training

Industry training

Collaborative team

Career progression

Job summary

New Resource Group is seeking a commercially minded Technical Sales Manager in Swindon to bridge customers, engineering, and product teams. You will translate technical requirements into practical solutions while driving business growth.

The role combines engineering knowledge with sales acumen, working closely with customers and internal teams to tailor solutions and win opportunities. A degree in a relevant field supports a proactive, growth-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Customer-focused mindset with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and applications.
• Provide pre-sales technical support, including product selection and solution design.
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals, quotations and presentations.
• Support the sales process from enquiry to order placement.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure solutions meet expectations.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and pipeline activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering/related degree

Electronics/Physics knowledge

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially minded Technical Sales Manager to join our growing team. This is a customer-facing role that combines technical expertise with sales acumen, supporting clients in identifying and implementing tailored engineering solutions.

You will act as a key link between customers, engineering, and internal teams- translating technical requirements into practical solutions while driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and application needs
• Provide pre-sales technical support, including product selection, recommendations, and solution design
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals, quotations, and presentations
• Support the sales process from initial enquiry through to order placement
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
• Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to ensure solutions meet customer expectations
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and markets
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and pipeline activity

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field
• Basic understanding of electronics and/or technical systems
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Commercial awareness and interest in sales
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience in a technical sales, applications, or customer-facing engineering role
• Familiarity with components, systems integration, or engineering solutions
• Experience working with CRM systems

What We Offer

• Full product and industry training (no prior specialist experience required)
• Opportunity to develop both technical and commercial skills
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career progression within a growing business

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to move into a customer-facing, commercially focused role, or for someone already in technical sales seeking a new challenge. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of applications while developing both your technical knowledge and business skills