Technical Sales Representative

The Recruitment Group; Tamworth; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Company pension

Private healthcare

Descrizione del lavoro

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for a UK-wide role with a specialist salt spray, corrosion and environmental test chambers manufacturer. You will develop new business, manage existing accounts and take opportunities from enquiry to order while travelling across the UK to meet customers.

This is a customer-facing engineering sales role requiring a technical background, strong communication skills and the ability to tailor solutions for demanding customers.

Competenze

• Experience in technical or engineering sales.
• Technical/engineering background or proven experience selling technical products.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK.

Mansioni

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify prospective customers through proactive business development and market research.
• Understand customer applications, testing requirements and technical challenges.
• Recommend suitable environmental testing solutions.
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals and presentations.
• Conduct customer visits, site surveys and technical discussions.
• Work with engineering, production and service teams to develop customer solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity.
• Attend exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Build relationships with engineers and senior decision-makers.
• Meet agreed sales, revenue and margin targets.

Conoscenze

Technical sales

Engineering background

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Formazione

Engineering degree

Strumenti

CRM software

Descrizione del lavoro

Technical Sales Representative

UK-wide | Engineering / Technical Sales

A specialist UK manufacturer of salt spray, corrosion and environmental test chambers is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Sales Representative to support continued growth across the UK.

The company designs and manufactures high-quality environmental testing equipment used by organisations across a wide range of industries to assess material and product performance, durability and corrosion resistance.

The business is part of an established international environmental testing group, combining specialist UK manufacturing expertise with global resources, technology and support.

The Role

This is a customer-facing technical sales position, ideal for someone who enjoys understanding engineering challenges and developing practical technical solutions for customers.

You will be responsible for developing new business, managing existing accounts and taking opportunities through the sales process from initial enquiry through to order.

The position will involve regular travel throughout the UK for customer meetings, site visits, surveys, demonstrations and industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify prospective customers through proactive business development and market research.
• Understand customer applications, testing requirements and technical challenges.
• Recommend suitable environmental testing solutions.
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals and presentations.
• Conduct customer visits, site surveys and technical discussions.
• Work closely with engineering, production and service teams to develop customer solutions.
• Manage sales opportunities from initial enquiry through to successful order.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Attend exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Build relationships with engineers, laboratory managers, purchasing teams and senior decision-makers.
• Work towards agreed sales, revenue and margin targets.

About You

You will ideally have experience in technical sales, engineering sales, capital equipment or another technically focused commercial role.

We're looking for someone who can combine technical understanding with strong commercial and interpersonal skills.

You'll have:

• Experience in technical or engineering sales.
• A technical, engineering or scientific background, or strong experience selling technical products.
• A proven understanding of the complete sales process.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to understand technical requirements and communicate solutions clearly.A proactive approach to new business development.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Good commercial awareness.
• The ability to work independently and alongside technical teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Background

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Environmental testing
• Laboratory equipment
• Salt spray or corrosion testing
• Materials testing
• Product durability testing
• Engineering or manufacturing
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Defence
• Coatings
• Metals
• Fasteners
• Plastics
• Capital equipment

Knowledge of ISO 9227, ASTM B117 or similar corrosion testing standards would be beneficial.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare after 2 years
• Additional pension contribution after 3 years
• Profit share scheme currently in operation after 2 years' service
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work within an established international organisation

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:45pm
Friday: 8:30am-1:00pm