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Drive growth as an Automotive Technical Account Manager combining technical expertise and sales skills to support OEM and Tier suppliers with high-performance sealing solutions.

Automotive Technical Account Manager

Home based with UK and overseas travel required

Full time, permanent position

55,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a leading provider of advanced sealing solutions, supplying high-quality, precision products to industries including Automotive, Defence, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Medical. They work closely with customers to deliver sealing solutions that meet the most demanding performance, validation and quality standards.

As an Automotive Technical Account Manager you will play a key role in driving sales growth within the automotive sector while also managing selected non-automotive accounts.

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities primarily within the automotive sector
• Develop and deliver strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure
• Provide technical consultation to customers on sealing products, materials and applications
• Support customers through design, validation, testing and production phases
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEM and Tier 1 / 2 accounts
• Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and identify upselling opportunities
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback
• Contribute to product development strategy based on market and customer insight
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports and analysis for senior management
• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards

• Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus
• Company car
• Private medical insurance
• Company support for travel and customer engagement
• Opportunity to work with innovative, high-performance products
• Exposure to major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
• Long-term career development within a growing, technically focused business

You will be a commercially driven technical sales professional with a strong background in automotive or engineered products. About you :

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or served time in industry
• Proven experience in technical sales, ideally within sealing solutions or a related engineering sector
• Strong technical knowledge of sealing technologies, materials and applications
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 / 2 suppliers
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong drive to achieve sales targets
• The ability to build long‑term customer relationships at multiple levels
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Other suitable skills and experience include Technical Sales Engineer, Automotive Account Manager, Business Development Manager (Engineering), OEM Account Manager, Field Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager (Automotive), Applications Engineer, Commercial Engineer, Sales Engineer – Automotive, Technical Business Development Manager