Technical Sales Representative

The Recruitment Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Private healthcare after 2 years

Profit share after 2 years

Training and development

Supportive environment

International organisation

Job summary

The Recruitment Group in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to develop UK-wide business for specialist environmental testing equipment. This customer-facing role involves understanding engineering needs and delivering practical technical solutions, from enquiry to order.

Travel across the UK will be required for customer meetings, site visits and industry events. You should have a technical sales background and strong communication skills to build

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or engineering sales.
• Technical or engineering background, or strong experience selling technical products.
• Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle from lead to order.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify prospective customers through proactive market research.
• Understand customer applications, testing requirements and technical challenges.
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals and presentations.
• Attend exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Build relationships with engineers and senior decision-makers.
• Meet sales targets for revenue and margin.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering sales

Capital equipment

Commercial awareness

Job description

Technical Sales Representative The Recruitment Group•Tamworth, Staffordshire, England

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.
• The ability to work independently and alongside technical teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Laboratory equipment
• Salt spray or corrosion 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.

Benefits

• 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