At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth in automotive and aerospace by managing high-value tooling projects.
- Company: Established engineering business with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Regular travel required; join a team that values your input and expertise.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role with autonomy and responsibility.
- Qualifications: Strong technical knowledge in tooling and proven sales experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a commercially driven Technical Sales professional with a strong background in tooling, injection moulding or precision engineering? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering business and play a key role in driving growth across the automotive and aerospace sectors.
The Opportunity:
As a Technical Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of winning and delivering high-value tooling projects. Acting as the bridge between customers and in-house engineering teams, you'll manage the full sales lifecycle from initial enquiry and technical consultation through to final delivery. This is a varied and dynamic role combining account management, new business development, and technical estimating.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow and manage existing customer accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Respond to RFQs and convert enquiries into profitable sales
- Develop relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across aerospace and automotive
- Lead technical discussions around mould tooling, jigs, and fixtures
- Manage costing, estimating, and quotation activities (a key part of the role)
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver accurate and competitive proposals
- Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews and project delivery
- Maintain and manage a strong sales pipeline through CRM systems
- Represent the business at customer meetings, site visits, and industry events
What We're Looking For:
- Strong technical knowledge of injection mould tooling, CNC machining, and toolroom processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD data
- Proven experience in technical sales or business development within engineering/manufacturing
- Commercially astute with a track record of winning new business
- Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience within automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering sectors is highly desirable
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering projects
- A role with real autonomy and the ability to make a commercial impact
- Join a collaborative environment with strong in-house engineering capability
- Clear opportunity to grow revenue and influence business strategy
Additional Info
- Full UK driving licence required
- Regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays expected
If you're a technically strong sales professional looking to take ownership of a growing market and work on cutting-edge tooling projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Technical Sales Manager in Portsmouth employer: Shorterm Group
As a leading Rail Manufacturing company in Derbyshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our Graduate Engineer programme offers a structured pathway with diverse placements, ensuring ample opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience across various engineering disciplines. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, we provide a rewarding career journey for aspiring engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the rail industry.
