Technical Sales Manager (Northern Ireland and Scotland)

Tricel; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to enhance its water business in the UK. This dynamic role involves significant travel, customer engagement, and collaboration across teams to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales management skills and a passion for building customer relationships. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, this company offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowances and wellbeing support programs. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

30 days holiday

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Christmas Shutdown

Development and growth opportunities

Wellbeing support programs

Health initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Recognition - Quarterly Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within the water industry is preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop the water business within the assigned territory.
• Conduct customer meetings and site visits to maximize sales opportunities.
• Negotiate prices and provide quotations based on technical specifications.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Brief Description

The Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for developing the water business within the assigned geographical territory. The role requires collaboration across group companies to maximize opportunities within Tricel’s full product portfolio, aligned with business strategy and established sales processes.

The role involves travel across the territory at least 4 days per week, conducting customer meetings, site visits, and prospecting for new opportunities. The manager will work alongside internal sales estimators to achieve set sales targets and KPIs.

Location:

Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Enhance Tricel’s profile within the area to ensure it is the customer’s first choice.
2. Present, promote, and sell the Tricel product and service portfolio to maximize sales opportunities.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers.
4. Conduct site surveys to generate quotations and convert these into orders.
5. Provide quotations based on technical specifications.
6. Negotiate prices within the set pricing structure to maintain margins.
7. Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
8. Participate in sales meetings, training, and professional development programs.
9. Manage weekly travel plans efficiently.
10. Accurately input data into the CRM system and produce timely reports.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet business needs.

What We Offer

At Tricel, we care about your growth and development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• 30 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Christmas Shutdown
• Development and growth opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Dynamic work environment
• Team-oriented atmosphere
• Good work/life balance
• Opportunities to work across countries and cultures
• Wellbeing support programs
• Health initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Employee Recognition - Quarterly Awards

About Tricel

Founded in 1973, Tricel is a family-run business that started with glass-reinforced plastics products. It has expanded through exports and manufacturing across the UK and Europe, serving over 50 countries with solutions in storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment, and more. Headquartered in Killarney, the group comprises 15 companies with over 600 employees. Our growth strategy focuses on Customer Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability.

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