Commercial Roles
Technical Sales Manager Full Time
Overview: Working exclusively with our client, a leading supplier of specialist purging compound products to the plastics industry, we are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to support continued business growth.
Remit:
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join a market leader within their specialist field as the business continues to expand their reach across the UK.
- The role will suit an accomplished technical sales professional with a proven track record in the plastics industry and experience selling to injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion manufacturers
- The successful Technical Sales Manager will play an integral role in growing UK sales both through developing new business opportunities and managing existing accounts, adopting a technical, solution based sales approach
Role:
- In the role of Technical Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by combining technical expertise and commercial acumen
- As Technical Sales Manager you will engage with technical & engineering personnel of customers to present technical solutions and clear value propositions
- The successful Technical Sales Manager will lead the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through to sale close and after sales support
- Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities within the plastics industry
- Develop and execute sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, synergy partners and distributors
- Act as the technical point of contact during the sales process, clearly articulating the product solutions, performance and value
- Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations and customer workshops
- Work closely with customers to understand application requirements and recommend optimal solutions
- Contribute to sales forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM reporting
- Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of technical sales within the plastics industry
- Experience managing key accounts and long-term customer relationships
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer pain points and requirements
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with strong problem solving abilities
- Highly organized with effective time and pipeline management skills
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in cross functional teams
