Technical Sales Specialist – High performance Coatings
Remote working with UK & International Travel
Our client is a market leader in high‑performance aerospace, transport and industrial coatings. We’re searching for a commercially driven, technically confident Technical Sales Specialist to accelerate growth, develop partnerships and help to shape future product innovation.
This is a high‑impact role for a proven technical and commercial professional who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys working closely with the complete coatings value chain including OEM and MRO.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive revenue, margin and market growth across aerospace, transport and industrial coating sectors.
- Own and expand key accounts, building long‑term strategic relationships.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities and applications.
- Provide first‑line technical support, interpreting specifications and advising on coating systems, application and standards.
- Support trials, approvals, demonstrations and new product/application development.
- Lead proposals, tenders, pricing and commercial negotiations.
- Represent the company at global exhibitions, conferences and customer events.
- Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasts and market intelligence.
Essential Skills
- Background in formulation, or the application techniques for high performance technical coatings
- A track record in technical sales, business development or key account management within the industry.
- Confident communicator able to engage technical, commercial and regulatory stakeholders.
- Good industrial experience
- Awareness of export controls, quality systems and compliance
- Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally around 60% of the time to manage complex customer programmes.
- Hold a full UK driving license
- Have the right to work in the UK. Our client is unable to support or sponsor visa applications
Desirable skills
- Client focused, personable individual
- Driven to develop opportunity and revenue growth
- Excellent at developing long term personal and business relationships
- Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Professional, collaborative, and results-oriented.
- Used to navigate long specification development, testing, approval and sales cycles
Expectations of the role
- Year‑on‑year sales growth.
- New approvals, product introductions and market penetration.
- High customer satisfaction and strong retention of key accounts.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing business with an ambitious vision for growth, backed by the expertise, heritage and global reputation of an internationally recognised high performance coatings manufacturer.
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Technical Sales Specialist – High performance Coatings in Rottingdean employer: Merritt Recruitment
Merritt Recruitment is an excellent employer for graduates seeking a dynamic career in recruitment, particularly within the scientific sectors. With a modern office in Dartford, we offer comprehensive training, clear career progression, and the chance to specialise in exciting markets, all while fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values professional growth and development.
