Technical Sales Manager (Construction)

An industry-leading specialist subcontractor is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to support the sale and development of equipment to projects across the UK & Ireland.This is an excellent opportunity for a construction-linked sales professional with technical knowledge and commercial awareness of the construction process in a client-facing role focused on solution selling to contractors and developers.As the successful candidate, you'll have an understanding of contractors, specialist subcontractors, material suppliers, technical specification sales within construction.Working closely with contractors, developers etc, you will identify project opportunities, undertake site assessments and support projects from initial enquiry through to contract award. There is technical training and support, but you will be visiting sites, carrying out surveys and taking down measurements.
The Role

Working with the Technical and Country Lead supporting and generating/developing project opportunities across the UK.
Build relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, developers and asset owners.
Supported by the Technical Lead, you will undertake site surveys and technical assessments of existing facilities.
Develop technical proposals in collaboration with the Technical and Country Lead.
Support tender submissions, quotations and commercial proposals.
Present technical solutions to clients and project stakeholders.
Support opportunities through pre-construction, procurement and project delivery stages.
Monitor market activity and identify new business opportunities.
Provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales cycle.
Key Requirements

An understanding of construction methods and technical drawings.
Ability to read drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Experience supporting and working with contractors, consultants and design teams.
Comfortable undertaking national site visits and assist with technical surveys.
Commercially aware with the ability to identify and develop opportunities.
Confident presenting to clients and stakeholders.
Self-motivated and capable of working semi-autonomously.
Why Apply?

Market-leading specialist Subcontract business.
Opportunity to work with a small, stable, growing business in a national role with (internal travel to Italy for training and support)
Strong career prospects within a growing organisation.

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