Job Description
Technical Sales Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Sector: Water
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join an expanding Water Equipment Sales division. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting continued growth within a well-established organisation delivering environmental and safety solutions across the UK and internationally.
You will act as a trusted technical and commercial partner to clients, providing expert guidance on water treatment equipment while driving new business and developing long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
As Technical Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Business Development & Technical Advisory
- Proactively identify new business opportunities, engage with prospective clients, understand technical requirements, and propose tailored water treatment solutions.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with both new and existing customers through planned and consistent engagement.
Site Surveys & Project Scoping
- Carry out on-site assessments to determine equipment and installation requirements, while identifying additional sales opportunities.
Equipment Specification & Solution Design
- Select and specify suitable water treatment systems and equipment aligned to customer needs and operational constraints.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with finance, sales, and operational teams to develop commercially viable pricing structures and meet margin targets.
Consultancy Liaison
- Maintain close links with the water consultancy team to identify cross-selling and collaborative opportunities.
Sales Analysis & Forecasting
- Prepare sales forecasts, performance reports, and management updates to monitor progress against targets.
Reporting & Communication
- Provide structured weekly and monthly updates to the Commercial Director outlining activity, pipeline development, and results.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- At least 5 years’ experience within the water treatment industry
- A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- High levels of self-motivation, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- A professional, reliable, and well-organised approach to work
- The ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays