Technical Sales Executive

Technical Sales Executive / Account Manager

Technology | Engineering | Innovation

Recruiting via Zest4Talent

Do you love technology, gadgets and the latest innovation?

Would you thrive in a small, stable business with exciting plans for growth?

Are you looking for an employer that genuinely values its staff, nurtures development and offers excellent benefits and career progression?

Zest4Talent are recruiting for an exciting Technical Sales Executive / Account Manager opportunity with a highly respected and growing technology-focused business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, learning about innovative products and becoming a trusted adviser to customers.

This role would particularly suit someone educated to A-Level standard in Maths, Physics, Engineering or a related technical subject, who combines technical curiosity with strong people and communication skills.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000-45,000 basic £100k OTE
• Uncapped commission and profit-related pay
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• 34-hour working week
• Full technical product training
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working culture

The Role

This is a relationship-led sales role with NO cold calling involved. You will work with an existing and lapsed customer base, helping clients identify the right technical solutions for their needs.

You’ll receive full training on a niche range of innovative technical products and become a trusted point of contact for customers seeking advice, solutions and product expertise.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Making outgoing sales calls to existing and lapsed clients
• Building long-term customer relationships
• Understanding customer needs and recommending suitable solutions
• Emailing clients with product updates and technical information
• Handling inbound sales enquiries and customer queries
• Developing strong technical product knowledge
• Supporting customers with both pre-sales and post-sales enquiries
• Assisting with sales forecasting and pipeline reporting
• Visiting client sites alongside the Sales Manager/Director once fully trained

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally educated to A-Level standard in Maths, Physics, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Some experience in sales, account management, retail or a customer-facing role
• Passionate about technology, gadgets and innovation
• Naturally curious with a desire to learn technical products
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude
• Comfortable speaking with clients and understanding their needs
• An “ideas person” whose energy and suggestions will be valued

You may have originally considered a technical or engineering career path but discovered your strengths lie in working with people and building customer relationships.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys being part of a friendly and ambitious team and wants to build a long-term career within a growing business.

Interested?

If this Technical Sales Executive / Account Manager opportunity sounds like your ideal next move, contact Zest4Talent today for more information and a detailed job description.

Zest4Talent are a specialist Sales and Marketing recruitment agency working on behalf of our clients. Zest4Talent value inclusivity and diversity and are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates. All consultants are REC trained and accredited.

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