Technical Sales Representative

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Stafford; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Profit share after 2 years

International travel exposure

Training and development

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd on behalf of a specialist engineering manufacturer seeks a Technical Sales Representative for UK-based international travel. You will cultivate relationships with distributors, drive sales across international markets and provide technical support throughout the pipeline.

The role combines technical understanding with commercial acumen, offering travel to meet customers and participate in trade shows.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or technical sales is advantageous
• Full training provided for right candidate
• Ability to work with international distributors and travel internationally

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with international distributors and agents
• Develop and implement sales and marketing plans with distributors
• Provide high-level technical support to customers and distributors
• Understand customer requirements and advise on product specifications
• Support customers from enquiry to order
• Visit customers and distributors internationally to build relationships
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Attend international trade shows and events to generate opportunities
• Collaborate with engineering, production and aftersales teams to meet requirements
• Maintain CRM records and manage sales forecast and reports
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Work with Sales & Marketing Manager to grow market share
• Negotiate pricing in line with guidelines
• Provide cover for team members during absences
• Support marketing campaigns and events
• Update website and social media content
• Coordinate marketing materials and SEO activities
• Conduct market research for new opportunities

Skills

Technical sales

Distributors management

International sales

Customer support

Job description

Technical Sales Representative

Location: UK Based International Travel Required

Salary: Up to £40,000

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

The Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful, specialist engineering manufacturer that is continuing to grow its international presence.

The business is a global leader in environmental testing and simulation solutions, with a strong reputation for quality, precision and innovation. With over 35 years of industry experience and significant recent growth, the company is investing heavily in new products, solutions and international markets.

We're looking for a Technical Sales Representative who combines technical understanding with a strong commercial mindset. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing international business, working with customers and distributors, and selling technically complex products.

Industry-specific experience isn't essential, full training can be provided to the right candidate. Experience within engineering, technical sales or a similar technical environment would be highly advantageous.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for supporting and growing sales across international markets, working closely with a global network of distributors and agents.

The role will involve a combination of technical sales, account management, business development and customer support, with the opportunity to travel internationally to meet customers, distributors and attend trade events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with international distributors and agents across key export markets.
• Work with distributors to implement sales and marketing plans and achieve growth targets.
• Provide high-level technical support, answering customer and distributor queries promptly and professionally.
• Understand customer requirements and advise on suitable product specifications and solutions.
• Support customers throughout the sales process, from initial enquiry through to order.
• Visit customers and distributors internationally to develop relationships and convert opportunities into sales.
• Deliver product demonstrations, training sessions and technical presentations both virtually and on-site.
• Attend international trade shows, exhibitions and industry events to promote the product range and generate new opportunities.
• Work closely with engineering, production and aftersales teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, manage the sales pipeline and provide sales forecasts and reports.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer requirements to identify new opportunities.
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop strategies to increase market share.
• Negotiate pricing and discounts in line with agreed commercial guidelines.
• Provide cover for key team members during periods of absence.

Marketing Responsibilities

• Supporting marketing campaigns, events and trade shows.
• Updating website and social media content.
• Coordinating brochures, newsletters and other marketing materials.
• Supporting SEO, email marketing and digital advertising activity.
• Carrying out market research to identify new sales opportunities and emerging trends.

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically minded, commercially driven and confident dealing with customers across international markets.

What?s on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent position within a growing international engineering business.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company contribution to a personal pension scheme.
• Group profit share scheme after 2 years' service.
• International travel and exposure to global markets.
• Full training and development within a highly specialist industry.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued international growth.

If you're an experienced technical sales professional looking for a role offering international exposure, autonomy and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.