Technical Sales Manager

Job title: Technical Sales Manager Job type: PermanentEmp type: Full-timeIndustry: Permanent RoleSalary type: AnnualSalary: GBP 50,000.00Location: Northampton, UKJob published:25/08/2026Job ID:101583Job DescriptionTechnical Sales ManagerLocation Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.

Northampton UK and overseas travel requiredHours Monday–Friday 8:30AM – 5PM (Early finish on a Friday!) Office-Based with Flexible Hybrid Working Salary DOE + Bonus + Expenses for travel Please note this role requires flexibility to travel overseas and nationally occasionally for customer visits and product knowledgeThe OpportunityThis is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer interaction and commercial opportunity.

The successful candidate will become a key technical point of contact for customers, consultants, contractors and the wider sales team, helping to turn complex project requirements into practical, specification-ready solutions.

Working closely with the Sales Director and Area Sales Managers, the Technical Sales Manager will support projects from initial concept and design through to specification and order, while also delivering technical training and providing expert advice across the business.

What's in it for the successful candidate? A permanent position with a well-established and growing businessA varied role combining technical design, sales support, customer engagement and trainingThe opportunity to work on major commercial, infrastructure, industrial and landscaping projectsFlexible hybrid working alongside a Northampton-based officeEarly finish on a FridayTraining and developmentThe chance to become a genuine technical expert within a specialist industryA role where technical knowledge can have a direct impact on project wins and business growthThe RoleThe Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for providing expert technical support across the sales process, including: Designing project-specific solutions and layoutsPreparing material take-offs, bills of quantities and schedulesReviewing engineering drawings, site plans and project specificationsRecommending suitable products and solutions based on project requirementsSupporting consultants, architects, contractors, civil engineers and end users with technical adviceDeveloping technical drawings, design details and specification documentationSupporting Area Sales Managers with project opportunities and technical proposalsAttending customer meetings and project reviews where technical input is requiredProviding technical support from initial concept through to order placementDelivering product and application training to internal teams, customers, distributors, contractors and consultantsManaging technical enquiries by telephone and emailInvestigating technical issues and customer complaints, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actionsProducing technical reports and maintaining accurate CRM recordsKeeping up to date with product developments, installation practices and relevant industry standardsRepresenting the business at exhibitions, customer events and industry functionsWhat are they looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience within a construction, civil engineering, drainage, infrastructure or similar technical environment. They will ideally have experience in: Interpreting engineering drawings and project specificationsProviding technical support to customers or sales teamsUnderstanding construction projects and stakeholder requirementsProducing technical proposals, designs or project documentationDelivering technical presentations or trainingWorking with CRM systems and Microsoft OfficeExplaining technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience with AutoCAD or similar drawing software, drainage design, hydraulic calculations or specification-led sales would be highly advantageous.

A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline would also be desirable. The PersonThis role would suit someone who is technically minded but also enjoys working with people.

The successful candidate will be: Commercially aware and customer focusedAnalytical and confident working with technical informationA strong communicator who can make complex subjects easy to understandOrganised and able to manage multiple projects and enquiriesConfident presenting to customers and delivering trainingProactive, practical and solutions focusedComfortable working independently while collaborating closely with sales, technical and manufacturing teamsInterested?

If you're a Technical Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Manager, Design Engineer, Civil Engineer or similar technical professional looking for a role where you can combine engineering knowledge with customer interaction and commercial influence, this could be an excellent next step. Apply today to find out more.

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