Technical Sales Manager

Technical Sales Manager
£55,000–£60,000 + car
General Manufacturing
Worcestershire

My client, a leader in thermoformed plastic solutions, is looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join their team and drive growth across key industries including automotive, aerospace, and leisure.

They specialise in high-quality, lightweight plastic components made through advanced vacuum forming and compression moulding. This role is ideal for a driven sales professional with a solid technical understanding of manufacturing and materials.

What You’ll Do

• Develop New Business: Identify, approach, and win new customers across multiple sectors.
  
  
• Manage Key Accounts: Build strong, lasting relationships with existing clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and repeat business.
  
  
• Understand Client Needs: Translate customer requirements into tailored, commercially viable solutions.
  
  
• Drive the Sales Process: Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, technical quotes, and presentations.
  
  
• Collaborate Internally: Work closely with engineering, design, and production teams to ensure feasibility and delivery alignment.
  
  
• Monitor Market Trends: Stay informed of competitor activity and emerging opportunities to shape our sales strategy.
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Proven experience in technical sales, preferably in plastics, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.
  
  
• Solid knowledge of thermoforming, vacuum forming, or compression moulding processes.
  
  
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build and close deals.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specs.
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel