Technical Sales Manager (Ceramics) needed for our Stoke on Trent based client.

Our client are actively seeking a Technical Sales Manager to join their enthusiastic & experienced team. Whilst this role incorporates existing sales in the UK and Europe, thry are also looking for a person to spearhead growing the business with new customers and products. The package includes salary, car allowance, phone, laptop, and we also offer 25 days annual holiday plus Statutory Bank holidays.

To be considered for this Technical Sales Manager’s role it would be preferential to have:

• Experience working in the Ceramic industry.
• Knowledge of Technical Ceramics and their applications.
• A strong background within field sales and business development.
• The ability to communicate with customers on different levels.
• The ability to self-generate new business.

This role will be based at their UK office in Stoke on Trent, and there will be travel within the UK and Europe (and worldwide in the longer term) and will consist of the following:

• Service and visit new and existing customers.
• Submit customer visit reports.
• Set and achieve budgets/targets.
• Generating and developing business with new and existing clients.
• Work with the Marketing manager to develop & grow business.
• Identifying potential new business areas and developing new product lines.
• Use internal IT systems including Sage CRM for quarterly reporting on budgets/targets (training will be given).
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the business.