Technical Sales Manager in Swindon

Energy Jobline ZR; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product and industry training

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a commercially minded Technical Sales Manager to join our growing team in Swindon. This customer-facing role blends engineering knowledge with sales acumen to translate technical needs into practical, revenue-generating solutions.

You will liaise between customers, engineering, and internal teams to deliver tailored proposals, maintain long-term relationships, and uncover new business opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and application needs.
• 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, long-term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to ensure solutions meet customer expectations.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and pipeline activity.

Skills

Clear communicator

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Multi-project handling

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering/related degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

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