Job Description
Role: Technical Sales Manager
Location: Edinburgh/Home based
Salary: Up to £40,000 Depending on experience
We are seeking an experienced and driven Technical Sales Engineer with a strong background in industrial pump sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, managing key accounts, and delivering engineered pump solutions to customers across a range of sectors.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within target industries
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts
- Provide technical consultation on pump selection and system design
- Interpret customer requirements, technical drawings, and specifications
- Prepare detailed quotations, proposals, and tender submissions
- Conduct site visits and application surveys
- Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams to ensure accurate specification and project delivery
- Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve revenue and margin targets
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecastsMonitor competitor activity and market trends
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience working with hydraulic systems (mobile or industrial)
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic diagrams
- Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent preferred)
- Full clean driving licence
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively