Trainee Sales Manager - Battery Technology

EVera Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technical roles is seeking a Trainee Sales Manager in Coventry to support the scale-up of battery technologies for electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise to customers and manage project requirements. Responsibilities include developing proposals, leading handovers, and analysing RFQs. Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and project management capabilities are essential. Join a team driving the UK's transition to electrification.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable business acumen and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead technically based initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of proposal development from inquiry to order.
• Deliver high-quality, fully costed proposals to secure profitable projects.
• Lead technical handover to project execution teams after closure.
• Interface with third-party supply partners to understand capabilities.
• Analyse RFQs and tenders for winning strategies.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Trainee Sales Manager - Battery Technology

Our client, a national manufacturing development facility supporting the scale‑up of battery technologies for electric vehicles and energy storage, is currently hiring a Sales Manager who will undergo a development programme to upskill them in battery manufacturing technologies.

This position focuses on providing technical expertise to customers, understanding their requirements, and delivering tailored solutions that meet project needs while supporting the UK’s transition to electrification.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of proposal development from inquiry to order (ITO)
• Deliver high‑quality, fully costed technical proposals to secure profitable projects.
• Lead technical handover to project execution teams after deal closure.
• Interface with third‑party supply partners to understand capabilities and integration requirements.
• Analyse RFQs and tenders to determine scope, technical deviations, and winning strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrable business acumen and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead technically based initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Effective problem‑solving and project management skills.

We are looking for a candidate who can bring technical expertise and a proactive approach to this exciting role. If you have the skills and experience to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Engineering
• Industries: Engineering Services and Manufacturing