Technical Sales Manager
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50k plus DOE + uncapped commison |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley , Lancashire, BB11 5AH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4796765_1778681599 |
Summary
Location: North UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 + DOE + Uncapped Commission
Additional benefits: Company Car, Laptop, Mobile & more
Overview
An established and highly respected international engineering organisation is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Manager to join its UK operation based in Burnley.This is a key role focused on driving revenue growth across the UK market, developing new business opportunities while managing and growing existing client relationships within the manufacturing and precision engineering sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, target and secure new business opportunities within key manufacturing sectors (e.g. aerospace, automotive, general engineering)
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Deliver technical product demonstrations and presentations to customers, showcasing solutions and value propositions
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact through to negotiation and closure.
- Work closely with internal teams, including technical and operations, to deliver tailored customer solutions.
- Provide accurate sales forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting
- Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings
- Maintain strong market awareness, identifying competitor activity and emerging opportunities
Key Requirements
- Proven track record in a B2B technical sales or business development role
- Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on revenue generation and margin growth
- Ability to understand and communicate technical products or solutions
- Demonstrable success in winning new business and growing accounts
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working autonomously
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable Experience
- Background in precision engineering, tooling, CNC machining, or industrial equipment
- Experience working with capital equipment or technical product sales
- Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary of £50,000+ (DOE)
- Uncapped commission structure with strong earning potential
- Company Car, Mobile, Laptop etc
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation with a strong market reputation
- A role with genuine autonomy and scope to grow your territory
- Support from a well-established international network
- Long-term career progression within a growing UK business
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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