Technical Sales Manager, Daventry: UK-Based Applicants Only

TTS Systems is seeking a Technical Sales Manager in Daventry, Northamptonshire, to join their ambitious engineering team. This role is ideal for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants may still enquire directly with the employer. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000, this position provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of six specialist engineering companies.

Job Description

As a Business Development Executive / Sales Executive / Technical Sales Manager, you will work directly with the Managing Director, contributing to a small, ambitious team. Your primary focus will be on shaping the future direction and success of six specialist engineering companies within the group.

This hands-on role involves building strong relationships, identifying customer needs, and effectively problem-solving to match clients with the right technical products and solutions. You will be instrumental in driving growth and fostering client satisfaction across diverse engineering sectors.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical sales or business development.
• A natural ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Passion for technical products and problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Must possess the existing right-to-work in the UK.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with the Managing Director.
• Be part of a small, friendly, and ambitious team.
• Contribute to the future of six specialist engineering companies.
• Hands-on role with diverse daily responsibilities.
• Competitive salary of £45,000.

How to Prepare

For this Technical Sales Manager role, Nigerian and African immigrants already based in the UK should ensure their CV highlights relevant sales achievements, particularly those involving technical products or engineering solutions, formatted to UK standards. Emphasise any experience with CRM systems or sales methodologies widely used in the UK market. Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date, professional, and reflects your technical sales acumen, making it attractive to UK employers.

If you are a foreign applicant without existing right-to-work but wish to enquire, focus your application on demonstrating exceptional transferable skills and a strong understanding of the UK technical sales landscape. While this role prefers UK-based candidates, a compelling case showcasing your unique value and relevant international credentials could be beneficial.

• Polish your CV to UK standards, highlighting technical sales achievements and problem-solving skills.
• Optimise your LinkedIn profile to showcase your expertise in technical sales and relationship building.
• Prepare a tailored cover letter explaining your interest in TTS Systems and how your skills align with their engineering focus.
• Gather professional references that can speak to your sales performance and technical understanding.
• If enquiring as a foreign applicant, clearly articulate your transferable skills and commitment to the UK market.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this Technical Sales Manager position. The company explicitly prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants who do not currently hold the right-to-work in the UK may still apply but are advised to confirm their eligibility directly with the employer. It is crucial to clarify your immigration status early in the application process.