Technical Sales Manager

JOB – Technical Sales Manager  LOCATION – Gloucestershire  TERM- Permanent SALARY - £45,000-£55,000, dependent on experience My client is a specialist manufacturer. They are looking for a Sales Manager to join their team in Gloucestershire on a permanent basis. The Sales Manager will ideally have the following attributes: An educational or hands-on background in Engineering Degree qualified or further in Engineering or similar Experienced in or knowledge of manufacturing industries would be ideal Technical Engineering knowledge to understand quotations and queries Previous experience supporting customers in a similar technical / sales role would be beneficial  Excellent customer-service skills and a passion for sales  Confident and driven for career progression Excellent communication skills are required Be self-motivated and driven Be keen to develop as part of an organisation long term  The Sales Manager role will involve: Identifying, generating, maintaining and developing sales opportunities for the company Providing technical support and supporting technical delivery of the company’s products and services Providing after-sales support for installation and troubleshooting Representing the company at exhibitions and client meetings Account Management of existing clients Handling queries and providing quotations to progress further sales opportunities Upselling and developing relationships Working with the Projects Team to convert client requirements into details designs and technical instructions Processing purchase orders onto the MRP system Excellent opportunities for training and development, with room to progress within the company  If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible