Technical Sales Manager

Technical Sales Manager Location: UK (Home-Based with Occasional Travel) Salary: £70,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity We are representing a well-established and growing engineering business operating within the heat exchanger sector, supporting clients across oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation industries. Due to continued growth and significant investment in UK operations, the business is expanding its commercial team and is looking to appoint a senior, commercially focused Business Development Manager. This is a key strategic hire, and you'll play a central role in driving long-term growth.

The Role This is a business development-led role, focused on identifying opportunities, building relationships, and securing new work across key industrial markets. The position is home-based, with occasional travel across the UK to meet customers, attend site visits, and develop relationships. You will engage with major organisations and develop a pipeline of technically complex projects, working closely with internal teams to support delivery.

This is not a trainee or development position — the business is looking for someone who can bring experience, credibility, and industry knowledge from day one. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors Build relationships with key stakeholders within industrial organisations Generate enquiries and develop a strong pipeline of work Engage in technical and commercial discussions with customers Attend customer meetings and site visits across the UK as required Support proposal and quotation processes alongside internal teams Manage opportunities through to successful completion Collaborate with internal engineering and project teams About You Proven experience in sales or business development within the heat exchanger industry Strong exposure to oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, or power generation sectors Track record of developing new business and securing projects Technically capable, with the ability to understand and discuss engineering solutions Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills An established network of industry contacts is highly desirable Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote role What Success Looks Like Building relationships and generating new opportunities in the first 3-6 months Developing a pipeline of enquiries and project work Contributing to sustained business growth over time What's on Offer Home-based role with flexibility and autonomy Opportunity to join a growing and well-invested engineering business Work on technically complex and high-value projects A role with real commercial impact and responsibility Long-term career development within a stable organisation Important This role requires relevant industry experience — candidates without exposure to heat exchangers or similar sectors are unlikely to be suitable. About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries.

With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.

Interested? To apply for the Technical Sales Manager position, here are your two options: \"This is the job for me! When can I start?\" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience.

Ask for Kirsty Reeves on 0116 254 5411 between 8.00am - 5.00pm. \"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview\" - Click \"apply now\" so I can read your CV and let you know. PPTP