Technical Sales Manager

Business Development Manager Stockport (Hybrid, with nationwide travel) Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: Competitive (£45,000-£55,000+ plus benefits, dependent on experience) Role Overview Our client, a high technology engineering business in Manchester, seeks to appoint a Technical Sales Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director, the appointed Sales Manager will identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers and convert them into sales to meet the company targets for growth and profitability. On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long-term, stable employment for a market-leading engineering business with a great R&D team. Role and Responsibilities Identify and pursue sales leads/opportunities with existing and prospective customers and convert them into profitable sales. Establish and maintain relationships with designated existing and prospective customers. Plan, prepare and deliver responses (including presentations) to existing and prospective customers. Communicate new product propositions to existing and prospective customers. Negotiate contract renewals and new contracts. Maintain Customer Relationship Management database accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and provide the Managing Director with market activity feedback. Produce a monthly Sales and Business Development report. Contribute to the overall business development plan and strategy. Promote and develop the corporate image and reputation. Support at Trade Shows, conferences and industry events, including on-stand support and public speaking. Qualifications Candidates will have proven experience in sales & business development, preferably in the Rail industry, and will hold a sales-related qualification such as Miller Heiman or SPIN Selling. In addition, candidates will possess excellent negotiation, closing and follow-up skills, a strong commercial flair, and be able to communicate with all levels of the business. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate the following: Researching and targeting potential new customers across a wide range of industries. Identifying key decision makers and proactively building relationships through regular networking and social media platforms. Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels in a customer organization, from executives to production operators. Consultative selling, helping customers to clearly define issues, opportunities and requirements. Generation of compelling proposals and presentations in response to customer needs. Understanding of commercial processes, including risk management, costing and pricing. Compensation and Benefits Salary estimate is circa £55,000 per annum, with a car allowance, pension plan, and 25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with technical expertise to join a market-leading organization and contribute to its continued success and growth. Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

£45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Company car Company pension Free parking On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Technical Sales: 3 years (required) Rail Industry Sales: 3 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Stockport M19 2RA Reference ID:

31825993

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