Technical Sales Manager: Lead & Optimize Manufacturing Sales

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for a Technical Sales Manager on the outskirts of Maidstone, Kent. You will lead the internal sales function, guiding customer enquiries through to production scheduling and order fulfilment.

This role requires proven leadership in technical sales within manufacturing or engineering, with strong ERP/CRM experience. A data-driven approach is needed to improve customer service and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a technical sales or commercial support team.
• Experience in sales operations, estimating, or sales office management.
• Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing, engineering, or related industry.
• Experience using ERP and CRM systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the internal sales team.
• Oversee the end-to-end sales process from enquiry to fulfilment.
• Monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
• Maintain ERP/CRM data accuracy.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales operations

ERP/CRM familiarity

Technical knowledge

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Job description

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for a Technical Sales Manager on the outskirts of Maidstone, Kent. You will lead the internal sales function, guiding customer enquiries through to production scheduling and order fulfilment.

This role requires proven leadership in technical sales within manufacturing or engineering, with strong ERP/CRM experience. A data-driven approach is needed to improve customer service and operational performance.