Technical Sales Manager
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 (DOE) | Global Role | Hybrid Working
Head Office – Redditch
An established, engineering led manufacturer is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Manager to help drive growth across global markets. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, close knit team where you’ll have real influence, direct access to senior leadership, and the freedom to run your own patch.
This is a highly autonomous role with no staff management responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to manage your own time, customers, and workload, focusing purely on delivering commercial results rather than people management or internal politics.
The Role
As Technical Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing new business, re-engaging lapsed customers, and strengthening existing relationships worldwide. You’ll represent the business professionally at client sites, exhibitions, and industry events, acting as a trusted technical and commercial partner.
This is a genuinely global role, with international travel typically planned well in advance and averaging around one overseas trip per month. Travel is structured and organised - never dropped on you last minute — allowing you to plan effectively and maintain balance.
You’ll work independently day-to-day, while benefiting from regular input and support from company directors when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow relationships with new, existing, and lapsed customers
Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, visits, quotations, negotiation, and follow-up
Prepare accurate estimates, quotations, and proposals
Negotiate pricing, delivery, and quality within agreed parameters
Attend international exhibitions and conferences (typically ~5 per year)
Visit customers globally to understand requirements and support projects
Produce concise visit reports and contribute to sales forecasts
Collaborate with technical colleagues and directors to support projects
Drive profitability and long-term business growth(This role does not involve managing or supervising staff.)
What Makes This Role Different
Autonomous position with real trust and responsibility
No line management — focus fully on sales and customer relationships
Small team environment (circa 3 people) with direct access to directors
Flat salary structure — no commission pressure, emphasis on long-term value
Hybrid working available (1–2 days per week in the office), with significant time spent visiting customers
Traditional, relationship-led business — no rigid CRM system, but open to introducing better tools with the right input
Opportunity to grow influence within the business without taking on people management A company car may be introduced in the future, linked to performance and progression.
About You
Experience within the metal industry is a must. We are happy to train on our specific products but candidate must be come from a background within metal sales.
Comfortable working independently and autonomously
Open to regular international travel
Happy handling all aspects of the sales role — quoting, visits, exhibitions, conferences, and follow-up
Commercially astute, organised, and relationship-focused
Technical exposure to metals, engineering, manufacturing, or presswork is desirable (not essential)
Engineering, metallurgy, or related qualifications are advantageousPackage & Benefits
£40,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience
33 days holiday (including statutory)
Company pension (3% employer contribution)
All expenses covered (company credit card provided)
Mobile phone and laptop
Mileage paid at 45p per mile (company car option in future)
Sensible, pre-planned travel using cost-effective transport and accommodation