Futures are working with an expanding technology focused business, with a brand new product range to bring to market, which are looking to appoint a Technical Sales Manager. The appointed Technical Sales Manager will identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers and convert them into sales. It is important that you have a good understanding of traditional engineering and can talk confidently with clients around the technical detail of precision engineering, machining, fabrication and welding. You need to have knowledge of a technical product and experience of managing a technical sales cycle, often interacting with technical staff rather than procurement professionals, and that you can hunt out new business opportunities from a standing start. The product range you have is market leading and fairly priced though. It's a simple sale once in front of the right person. The hard part is getting in front of them to start with. On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long term, stable employment for a market leading technology business with a great R&D team.Technical Sales Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Business Development, Precision Engineering, Welding, Machining, Fabrication* Establish and maintain relationships with designated existing and prospective customers* Communicate new product propositions to existing and prospective customers* Plan, prepare and deliver responses (inclusive of presentations) to existing and prospective customers* Maintain Customer Relationship Management database accurately and in a timely manner and produce a monthly sales report* Promote and develop corporate image and reputation and contribute to overall business development plan* Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and provide the Managing Director with market activity feedbackTechnical Sales Manager - Skills and Abilities - Business Development, Precision Engineering, Welding, Machining, Fabrication* Degree qualified (or equivalent)* Experience selling precision engineering, welding, machinging and fabrication services* Proven track record in a technical sales role within an engineering market sector. Often you'll liaise directly with other engineers (and purchasing and leadership posts too)* Excellent proposal presentation skills* Confident working in an autonomous role (you'll get supported but will be relied on to be the self-starter the team needs)* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues at all levelsThis is an excellent role offering generous compensation for the right person. If you're right for this role then you'll recognise its an opportunity not to be missed. Apply now!Technical Sales Manager, Business Development, Precision Engineering, Welding, Machining, Fabrication