Technical Sales Manager
Competitive Salary
Automotive
Oxfordshire
My client is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Manager with proven experience of technical sales in a fast-paced environment. This is a key role within the business and you'll be supporting the growth and diversification of products and markets.
Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Managing the Technical Sales function within the Commercial team
- Take leadership in responding to customers' technical and commercial queries
- Display a technical knowledge of competitive products and complimentary technology as well as automotive powertrain and drivetrain technology
- Respond to enquiries, bid proposals, RFQs and technical input as required
- Play an active role within the post-sales product fault and returns process including becoming the first line of technical troubleshooting before escalating to Engineering
- Ultimately drive revenue through existing and new business
The ideal candidate will have:
- A demonstrable track record within technical sales
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to work effectively under pressure
- A high level of commercial acumen, confident working with customers and developing relationships
- Tenacious attitude and able to challenge where appropriate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative problem solver with an analytical approach
- Experience of working within the Automotive industry would be desirable
- Degree educated
