Technical Sales Support Manager
Location: Sywell, Northamptonshire
The Opportunity
A well-established and growing specialist lighting business is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Support Manager to provide a key link between its sales, technical, operational and manufacturing functions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sales Support
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Provide day-to-day technical support to the sales and administration teams, acting as a key point of contact for product and specification queries.
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Interpret technical documentation, product information and specifications to ensure accurate information is communicated internally and externally.
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Create, update and maintain technical specification sheets and supporting documentation.
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Assist with quotations when required, ensuring technical details are accurate and commercially appropriate.
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Support the preparation of technically accurate customer-facing documentation and project information.
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Help resolve technical queries and product-related issues efficiently, escalating matters where necessary.
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Maintain accurate and consistent product information across the business.
Project Coordination
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Coordinate the progression of live projects across the sales team, ensuring key actions, deadlines and deliverables are monitored.
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Maintain oversight of multiple projects simultaneously, identifying potential delays, risks and bottlenecks at an early stage.
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Work with relevant internal departments and external contacts to ensure projects progress in line with agreed requirements.
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Ensure project information, technical details and outstanding actions are documented and communicated effectively.
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Proactively address issues that could affect project delivery, escalating matters where additional input or decisions are required.
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Support the development and improvement of internal processes and workflows as the business continues to grow.
Factory and Supplier Liaison
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Act as a key technical point of contact for manufacturing partners, factories and suppliers.
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Manage technical communication during the pre-order stage, confirming product specifications, configurations and project requirements.
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Ensure orders are technically complete and accurate before being processed.
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Liaise with manufacturing partners following order placement to monitor production progress, lead times and any required technical amendments.
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Resolve product configuration queries and clarify technical requirements with factories and suppliers.
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Coordinate information between manufacturing partners and internal teams to support efficient project delivery.
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Ensure all factory engagement remains aligned with agreed commercial decisions and the framework established by the Operations Director.
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Identify and escalation manufacturing, technical or supply-related issues that could affect project timelines or customer expectations.
Operational and General Support
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Provide broader technical, administrative and commercial support to the sales function, helping the team manage its workload effectively.
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Take ownership of tasks and follow-up activities that allow the sales team to concentrate on customer relationships, project development and new business.
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Work closely with the Operations Director to ensure technical matters, project requirements and outstanding actions are progressed efficiently.
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Help improve internal communication, processes and working practices as the business expands.
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Act as a reliable internal reference point for lighting products, technical specifications and project-related information.
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Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, organisation and communication.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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Previous experience within the lighting industry, with a good working knowledge of lighting products, specifications and technical requirements.
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Experience in a technical sales support, project c
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Technical Sales Support in Moulton employer: SER Limited
Join a leading specialist lighting business as an Area Sales Manager, where you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work culture that values innovation and customer relationships. With a competitive salary package including bonuses and a company car, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development within the emergency lighting market. Enjoy the flexibility of a home-based position while being part of a team that is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.