Technical Sales Representative

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency); Lancing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Technical Sales Representative in Lancing. This role involves managing customer relationships, crafting technical proposals, and identifying new business opportunities. Candidates should have a proven account management background in a technical environment, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with CRM systems. This position offers a chance to drive growth and work closely with various internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals and quotations.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Account management

Customer relationship management

Technical understanding

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Technical Sales Representative to join a growing commercial team. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing and developing relationships with key customers, while also driving business growth through new opportunities across varied markets.

Working closely with internal sales, customer service, and technical support teams, you'll play a central role in delivering exceptional service and building long-term partnerships. The position requires strong commercial insight, technical understanding and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding needs and challenges.
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals, quotations, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct regular client meetings (virtual and in-person) and report findings to management.
• Track and report on account performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and variances.
• Support internal teams with technical queries and account management.
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of high-value opportunities through CRM.
• Ensure quotes and estimates are aligned with customer requirements and cost strategies.
• Contribute to sales forecasts, pricing reviews, and commercial reporting.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across diverse markets.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and procurement to deliver tailored solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in account management within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Engineering qualification would be ideal.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a consultative, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and support estimating processes.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Confident using CRM systems, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Commercially minded with strong data analysis and decision-making ability.
• Positive, adaptable, and proactive approach to workload and customer relationships.