Technical Sales Executive Global Manufacturing
- Office Location: Aldershot extensive international travel
- Travel: Up to 75% global travel
- Sector: Manufacturing
Technical Sales Executive - The Opportunity
We are seeking a Technical Sales Executive to join an established manufacturing business, supporting customers across international markets. This is a highly customer-facing role, combining strong engineering understanding with consultative sales, solution design, and long-term relationship building.
The role will involve significant global travel (up to 75%), meeting customers on-site to understand complex technical requirements, provide tailored solutions, and support projects from initial enquiry through to delivery.
Technical Sales Executive - Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage customer relationships across international territories
- Act as the technical point of contact for customers, providing advice and product solutions
- Identify customer needs and translate them into viable technical and commercial proposals
- Support project development from quotation through to order and handover
- Collaborate closely with internal engineering, production, and operations teams
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to support business growth
- Represent the company at customer sites, exhibitions, and international trade events
Technical Sales Executive - About You
- Passionate and driven individual with a background in Business Development and Key Account Management from any industry.
- Previous manufacturing experience is not essential
- Ability and willingness to learn the business processes and products, with a longer-term ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to customers
- Comfortable with extensive international travel (up to 75%)
- Commercially astute with experience in quotation, pricing, and negotiation
- Confident, professional, and customer-focused with excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently while travelling
Technical Sales Executive - Whats On Offer
- Competitive salary with company performance-related bonus
- Comprehensive travel expenses package
- A substantial period of onboarding and learning, alongside ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work with an innovative manufacturing business operating globally
- High level of autonomy and exposure to international customers and projects
- Future career progression opportunities