Technical Sales Manager

Are you an enthusiastic individual passionate about making a difference and building long term relationships with customers?

Perhaps you are already an experienced B2B Technical Sales or Specifications Sales professional looking for a job where you can work the market leader who have an outstanding and well recognised product base.

Existing experience within the Construction, Plumbing, Drainage, Piping or Kitchen/Bathroom industries would be highly desirable.

Please Note:A company car would be provided. This role is a field-based position in the North West, covering from North Wales up to Carlisle. and will require travel and a full drivers license. Candidates situated close to Manchester and Liverpool region will be in the most ideal geographical location.

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager

Role Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Field Based/Remote - Sheffield to Leeds Area- Company Vehicle will be provided

Role Overview

As a Technical Sales Manager focusing on our clients high end product range, tasked with engaging with B2B customers, M&E contractors and providing excellent technical knowledge and support.

You will be required daily to support with sales, technical support, training and aftercare within the customer network. Working throughout the North East region.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with contractors ensuring all products become their product of choice. Use these relationships to promote a complete package where relevant.
• Convert new users to products in line with our sales objectives.
• Administer activity (e.g. Customer Contact Details / Call Reports / Project Data) via the system ensuring all activity is reported in a timely manner.
• Complete contractor training sessions & offer on-site support ensuring all contractors are competent in the correct installation of products.
• Ensure merchants are fully trained and promote our clients products as their preferred products.
• Achieve and exceed the agreed area sales targets.
• Submit the details of projects secured to the Marketing Department so they can be used for case studies.
• Work closely with local Specification Sales Managers to convert all specified projects.
• Work closely with the Business Support team and ensure we maximise our potential in the area.

Desirable

• Previous experience in B2B technical sales, ideally within Engineering, Construction, Bathrooms, Piping or Drainage.
• Mechanical or Specifications related background.
• Ability to build relationships and sell products.
• Willingness to learn about technical products to ensure high levels of training.
• Ability to work independently and plan your own diary.
• Previous experience in working and achieving products.
• Experience working for an industry leader or with industry leading products.