Technical Sales Lead UK

Our client Carlo Salvi, a traditional Swiss company specializing and leading in metalforming machinery, is seeking a Technical Sales Lead for the local business unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, sales-oriented professional who is a confident decision-maker with a strong ability to drive growth and manage day-to-day operations.

As the Technical Sales Lead you have a deep understanding of technical sales and service operations in the machinery sector, particularly in metalforming, and will be focused on increasing profitability while ensuring the team thrives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage strong relationships with customers in the metalforming machinery sector
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities (machine sales, aftermarket services, agency agreements)
• Negotiate effectively with customers
• Implement and manage after-sales projects, ensuring proper maintenance and service of customer assets
• Oversee daily business operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer technical issues related to metalforming machinery
• Develop a growth strategy and set business goals
• Lead the development of the company's commercial strategy, directing sales initiatives and projects
• Manage recruitment, training, and development of employees
• Regularly evaluate and enhance operational and financial performance
• Provide regular reports to upper management on business performance

About you:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred, but equivalent business experience will also be considered.
• Significant hands-on experience with cold heading machines (including single die, 2 die 3, 2 die 4, and multi-station transfer machines) is essential. Familiarity with thread rolling processes, such as flat die, planetary, circular 2-die, and 3-die methods, as well as secondary operations like trimming, turning, tapping, and pointing, is required
• Prior experience as a Commercial or Service Manager in the forging and/or fastener industry. Ability to lead and manage complex projects with medium to long-term timelines, demonstrating strong leadership and project management capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and build relationships
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, with an analytical mindset

Sounds like you?

Apply today in the strictest of confidence.