We are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager who is based in the North of the UK. Salary negotiable depending on experience. The company have an international presence with a turnover of over 200 million euros. They are an expert designer, manufacturer and distributor of adhesives, technical films, glues and chemical products. We are currently looking to recruit a home based (ability to travel when necessary), self-motivated, ambitious individual with ideally, proven aerospace consumables or coatings and related chemicals sales experience. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Job Accountabilities * To achieve sales targets set by and agreed. * To support and ensure continuity of business with customers through recognised account management techniques. * To develop a time management programme and journey plan ensuring that customers are regularly visited at a frequency related to their expenditure and needs. * To technically support the use of products at the customer. * To fully understand and have expertise in the use of non-metallic materials in industry and the related specifications and environmental legislation. To use this knowledge to develop the business in the marketplace. * To develop and maintain an accurate market profile and records of key customers, contacts and specifications. * To get to know key contacts in the customer base, meet them regularly and be recognised as a competent and knowledgeable consultant. * To prepare proposals, quotes and offers to customers as required. * To prepare and make formal presentations of the company’s products and services to customers and to secure new markets and orders as a result. * Contribute to the activities and success of the company. * Work with the customer services department and the Operations manager to ensure that they offer the best and unrivalled levels of service, quality and value to its customers. * Maintain a library of technical and commercial data necessary to support the application of products at the customer. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Proven sales development experience * Coatings / chemical distribution experience * Knowledge of the aerospace / defence market preferable but not essential * Experience working in distribution Key Challenges * Achieve sales targets and growth objectives in line with plan. Retain customers for the long term good of the company. * Create an increased demand for the company’s products in a competitive market, where many similar offers are available. * To become fully conversant with their products and service offer * To become expert in industry specifications and legislation, which affect the success of the business. * To attain expertise in the application of their products in the customer’s process. * To identify new customers and opportunities and to progress sales from initial contact through to invoice. * To communicate with suppliers and customers and to be recognised as an expert. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your technical sales career with a leading name in the industry. If you have a Technical Sales background and are ready for your next challenge, then please reach out to me today