Role: Technical Sales Executive

Salary: Up to £40,000 dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Coventry CV4

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am until 4.30pm, Friday 8am until 1.30pm

Benefits: 1% commission from contract sales, free parking, 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, healthcare, pension

We are working on behalf of our client who is looking to recruit a Technical Sales Executive to join their commercial team supporting their UK customers, and growing to develop the business globally in time through their global partnerships.

As a Technical Sales Executive you will play a key role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing relationships with customers, and converting leads into profitable revenue. The role involves working closely with customers to understand their technical requirements, providing tailored solutions, and supporting them through the entire sales process from initial enquiry through to order completion.

You will act as a key contact for both existing customers and prospective clients, delivering product demonstrations, providing technical advice, preparing quotations, tenders and proposals, and supporting customers with pre and post-sales technical assistance. The role also requires collaboration with internal teams across the business to ensure solutions meet client requirements and company objectives.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in contract sales management and handling a consultative sales process. Possessing a positive and proactive approach, strong technical understanding, and the ability to build relationships while delivering results.

This is a full-time role working a 37.5-hour working week - Monday to Thursday 8am until 4.30pm and Friday 8am - 1.30pm. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation you will be office based full time, with 1 or 2 days a week visiting client sites which can include wastewater treatment plants and landfill sites etc.

Key Responsibilities

As a Technical Sales Executive you will work closely with the commercial team to support business development and customer engagement.

* Identify opportunities for new business development through lead follow-up and research of potential clients

* Develop sales opportunities with both new and existing customers

* Meet with clients to understand technical requirements and provide appropriate solutions

* Prepare and deliver technical and sales presentations, proposals and product demonstrations

* Attend Trade Shows and industry events to showcase product offerings

* Source leads from Government portals, qualify opportunities and prepare accurate quotations tailored to customer needs

* Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to closing new business opportunities

* Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with customers and partners

* Provide technical advice and pre-sales support to customers

* Support distribution and channel sales activities

* Negotiate contract and tender terms in line with company requirements

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor activity and market position

* Ensure CRM systems and company software are updated with accurate sales information

Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in a Technical Sales, Sales Executive, Business Development role is essential

* Strong technical aptitude with the ability to explain complex products and solutions clearly

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

* Ability to identify opportunities and convert leads into revenue

* Confident presenting technical information to customers

* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

* Proactive and results-driven approach to work

* Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Benefits

* 1% commission from all agreed contract sales

* 45p per mileage fuel expense

* Free onsite parking

* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Healthcare

* Pension

If you are an experienced Sales Executive looking for a role that offers long-term development and the opportunity to contribute to a growing business, please apply today