Technical Sales Manager

Eastwood, Nottingham (UK) – Posted 15 May 2025.
We now have a position open for a qualified, motivated and experienced
TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – EUROPE
, developing new business, managing key accounts and providing detailed technical & commercial proposals for our industrial damper & expansion joint solutions.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our sales team, engineers, operations and management to develop new business by delivering accurate and timely quotations, technical support, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
The role is based at our head office in Eastwood, Nottingham, UK.
About You
The ideal candidate will have worked in a custom engineered solutions environment and possess technical competence, a flair for the commercial aspects of business, and have knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes in a custom-made production environment.
With an aptitude for effective communication, motivating, planning and delivering on agreed Company objectives, the Area Sales Manager will be able to work independently as well as contribute as a key member of our sales team.
A great team player with a positive approach and a commercial outlook.
Excellent organisational, time management, networking and communication skills.
Problem solving skills to understand customer requirements and provide technical expertise during the sales process.
Proven ability to work to deadlines and respond effectively to demanding customer requests.
Essential criteria: Qualifications & Technical Skills / Capabilities
Experience working in a Technical Sales or similar customer facing role.
Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering based qualification (ONC or above).
Experience of working in an Engineering/Production/Manufacturing environment
Technical expertise to interpret customer specifications and recommend suitable damper & expansion joint solutions.
Estimating knowledge to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to gather necessary information and understand, gather and calculate / estimate project costs and lead times.
Proposal writing to prepare detailed and accurate quotations based on customer specifications, project requirements, and cost estimations.
Commercial acumen to review and negotiate terms and conditions.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Software packages (Word, Excel, Power point etc.)
Desirable Criteria: Qualifications & Technical Skills / Capabilities
Level 5 – Mechanical Engineering based qualification (Bachelor's Degree).
Experience of working for demanding and critical industry sectors, such as Oil and Gas/ Power.
A second (European) language.
Personal Qualities
Integrity, confidence, resilience and the self-motivation required to compete in a demanding market place.
Naturally personable and enthusiastic with an excellent work ethic.
Patience and composure to recognise when there are conflicts, acknowledge the views of all parties, and redirect people's energy towards a common goal.
Be personally co-operative, energetic, dynamic and creative to think laterally and act decisively through carefully reasoned decision making.
Conditions
Work location will be at our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham (UK), with some occasional domestic and international travel.
We offer

• An attractive salary, benefits package, commission, and profit related bonus.

• Company car following a qualifying period.

• Mobile telephone, laptop computer.

• Flexible scheme of working hours (flexi-time).

• A genuine opportunity to develop yourself in an exciting business atmosphere which puts tough demands on both yourself and the Company.
All applications (to include your CV) via email using the following link:
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