Technical Account Manager in Cardington

Drive growth as an Automotive Technical Account Manager, combining technical expertise and sales skills to support OEM and Tier suppliers with high-performance sealing solutions.

Automotive Technical Account ManagerHome based with UK and overseas travel required.

Full time, permanent position

£55,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Our client is a leading provider of advanced sealing solutions, supplying high-quality, precision products to industries including Automotive, Defence, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Medical. They work closely with customers to deliver sealing solutions that meet the most demanding performance, validation and quality standards.

The RoleAs an Automotive Technical Account Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales growth within the automotive sector while also managing selected non-automotive accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, target and secure new business opportunities primarily within the automotive sector

Develop and deliver strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets

Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure

Provide technical consultation to customers on sealing products, materials and applications

Support customers through design, validation, testing and production phases

Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations

Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEM and Tier 1/2 accounts

Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and identify upselling opportunities

Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback

Contribute to product development strategy based on market and customer insight

Prepare sales forecasts, reports and analysis for senior management

Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards

BenefitsThey offer a supportive and professional working environment where expertise is valued, and continuous development is encouraged. In return for your commitment, you can expect:

Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus

Company car

Private medical insurance

Company support for travel and customer engagement

Opportunity to work with innovative, high-performance products

Exposure to major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Long-term career development within a growing, technically focused business

The Ideal CandidateYou will be a commercially driven technical sales professional with a strong background in automotive or engineered products. About you:

HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or served time in industry

Proven experience in technical sales, ideally within sealing solutions or a related engineering sector

Strong technical knowledge of sealing technologies, materials and applications

Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers

Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong drive to achieve sales targets

The ability to build long-term customer relationships at multiple levels

Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites

How to apply for the roleIf you have the skills and experience required for this position, click \”apply\” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Other suitable skills and experience include Technical Sales Engineer, Automotive Account Manager, Business Development Manager (Engineering), OEM Account Manager, Field Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager (Automotive), Applications Engineer, Commercial Engineer, Sales Engineer – Automotive, Technical Business Development Manager.

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