Technical Sales Manager - Filtration

My client is recruiting for a Technical Sales Manager. They are a leading filter manufacturer for the production and distribution of high-performance hydraulic filters, with a considerable range of filter elements and complete filters. They also have a second division of filters for industrial processes.

Technical Sales Manager role:

This is a new job opportunity office-based Mon-Fri in Shropshire (hybrid working available for the right candidate). Reporting to the General manager, and operating independently throughout the UK & Ireland, you will be responsible for:

• Develop the customer portfolio in various sectors of activity: specialized hydraulic distributors, original equipment manufacturers or end users.
• Carry out prospecting actions to develop and sustain the activity;
• Present our range of products and their quality;
• Visit potential customers, identify their needs and develop customer relations;
• Negotiate prices while respecting profitability levels;
• Participate in trade fairs to promote products and our brand image;
• Record and report on progress and visits;

To assist with your objectives, you will have a back office in UK and permanent technical support from the Group's headquarters in Italy. Training in my clients methods and products and specific support given.

Technical Sales Manager requirement:

• Ideally educated to a relevant engineering qualification,
• Proven experience in the field of filtration, ideally with a hydraulic filter manufacturer.
• Excellent technical sales skills and have a good understanding of the UK & Ireland markets and its specifics.
• Proven salesperson, with excellent listening and customer relations skills, know how to identify sales opportunities and conclude transactions.
• You are autonomous, organized, skilled with new technologies and you attach importance to achieving your objectives.
• You are willing to travel frequently throughout the UK & Ireland and hold a valid UK driving license.

Technical Sales Manager package:

• Salary 45k - 55k dependant on experience
• Discretionary company bonus based on company results.
• Company vehicle
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Company pension scheme
• 21 days holiday + bank hols
• Private Health Care with BUPA