Technical Sales Manager

Are you a Technical / Sales Manager looking for a new role? Do you have proven ability to develop sales pipeline from both incoming leads and current customers? Join our client in Oxfordshire as a Technical Sales Manager. The Technical Sales Manager will: Build a sales pipeline and manage all aspects of the sales process, from leads to completion of orders, to grow sales Meet with existing and potential customers to review their needs Maintain good customer relationships to foster referrals and repeat orders Using own initiative identify potential customers for contract services and systems Make contacts to develop own sales leads Report on the competitive landscape Respond to contract manufacturing and industrial systems enquiries using the company's technical and manufacturing experts as required Prepare quotations and detailed technical proposals Provide sales forecasts based on management of sales pipeline Update company's CRM system to track the progress of opportunities and manage follow up. Maintain records to support forecast and build pipeline Assist with marketing activities as required. This may include attending relevant conferences, exhibitions and trade events The Technical Sales Manager will have: Experience navigating capital approval procedures Proven ability to sell technical services and develop repeat customers and Key Accounts 5 years sales experience of technical products and services to industry >5 years' experience in progressing and generating leads >3 years' experience of international sales territory management Self-motivation; ability to operate autonomously with limited supervision to develop sales leads into orders Proven ability to establish and understand the detailed technical needs of customers relating to laser micromachining and competing technologies Experience of laser systems or laser technology would be advantageous. Do not need to be an expert but must be technically credible in front of the customer Wide experience of customer types and industries would be advantageous, particularly target markets such as the Semiconductor industry, microfiltration, laser welding of dissimilar materials, bio/medical and electronic devices, optical apertures / X-ray imaging For a full job spec and list of benefits please apply ASAP Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ