Drive growth as an Automotive Technical Account Manager, combining technical expertise and sales skills to support OEM and Tier suppliers with high-performance sealing solutions.
Automotive Technical Account Manager
Home based with UK and overseas travel required
Full time, permanent position
£55,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a leading provider of advanced sealing solutions, supplying high-quality, precision products to industries including Automotive, Defence, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Medical. They work closely with customers to deliver sealing solutions that meet the most demanding performance, validation and quality standards.
The Role
As an Automotive Technical Account Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales growth within the automotive sector while also managing selected non-automotive accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, target and secure new business opportunities primarily within the automotive sector
Develop and deliver strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets
Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure
Provide technical consultation to customers on sealing products, materials and applications
Support customers through design, validation, testing and production phases
Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEM and Tier 1/2 accounts
Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and identify upselling opportunities
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback
Contribute to product development strategy based on market and customer insight
Prepare sales forecasts, reports and analysis for senior management
Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Benefits
They offer a supportive and professional working environment where expertise is valued, and continuous development is encouraged. In return for your commitment, you can expect:
Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus
Company car
Private medical insurance
Company support for travel and customer engagement
Opportunity to work with innovative, high-performance products
Exposure to major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
Long-term career development within a growing, technically focused business
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a commercially driven technical sales professional with a strong background in automotive or engineered products. About you:
HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or served time in industry
Proven experience in technical sales, ideally within sealing solutions or a related engineering sector
Strong technical knowledge of sealing technologies, materials and applications
Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong drive to achieve sales targets
The ability to build long-term customer relationships at multiple levels
Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Other suitable skills and experience include Technical Sales Engineer, Automotive Account Manager, Business Development Manager (Engineering), OEM Account Manager, Field Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager (Automotive), Applications Engineer, Commercial Engineer, Sales Engineer – Automotive, Technical Business Development Manager
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