Technical Sales Executive

  • Orion Electrotech
  • Ash Vale, Hampshire
  • Jan 21, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

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