Technical Sales Manager

If your idea of technical sales is picking a product from a catalogue, this probably isn''t the role for you.We''re recruiting for an established UK engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke engineered solutions for industrial and manufacturing customers.They are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager who can understand an application, get under the skin of what the customer actually needs and work with internal technical and design teams to develop the right solution.You''ll inherit an active pipeline of opportunities, but this certainly isn''t an account management role.You''ll be expected to develop existing customers, convert current opportunities and create new business of your own.The RoleYou''ll manage the complete sales process from initial conversation through to order, including:Developing new and existing manufacturing and industrial customersTaking over and converting an established pipelineVisiting customer sites to understand applications and requirementsTurning customer problems into commercially viable technical solutionsWorking alongside design, engineering and estimating teamsDeal values and sales cycles vary considerably. Some opportunities can move relatively quickly, while larger or more technically involved projects require a more consultative approach.What We''re Looking ForThe key is your technical sales background.You''ll need experience selling a bespoke, engineered or application-led solution into manufacturing or ..... full job details .....