Technical Sales Manager in Daventry: UK-Based Applicants Only

TTS Systems is seeking a Technical Sales Manager in Daventry, Northamptonshire, a role ideal for a proactive individual with a passion for technical sales and problem-solving. This position is primarily for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants may enquire directly with the employer. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000, this is a unique opportunity to join a small, ambitious team and directly influence the future of six specialist engineering companies.

Job Description

As a Technical Sales Manager, you will work directly with the Managing Director, playing a crucial role within a small, ambitious team dedicated to shaping the future of six specialist engineering companies. This hands-on role involves building strong relationships, understanding customer needs, and providing tailored technical solutions.

You will be responsible for business development and sales execution, leveraging your passion for technical products to drive growth and ensure customer satisfaction. No two days will be the same, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment where your contributions are highly valued.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a business development, sales executive, or technical sales manager role.
• A natural ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Passion for technical products and problem-solving, with an aptitude for understanding complex engineering solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, dynamic small team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have existing right-to-work in the UK.

Benefits

• Work directly with the Managing Director, gaining invaluable experience.
• Opportunity to shape the future of six specialist engineering companies.
• Join a small, friendly, and ambitious team.
• Competitive salary of £45,000.
• Dynamic and varied work environment.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Technical Sales Manager role, it’s crucial to present a polished application that highlights your relevant experience in technical sales and relationship building. Focus on transferable skills from your previous roles, particularly how you’ve identified customer needs and provided technical solutions, even if the industry context was different. Ensure your CV is formatted to UK standards, emphasizing achievements and quantifiable results, and tailor your LinkedIn profile to reflect your aspirations in the UK tech sales sector.

A compelling cover letter is essential. Use it to explicitly address your passion for technical products and your problem-solving abilities, directly linking them to the requirements of the role at TTS Systems. While this role prefers UK-based applicants with right-to-work, if you are a foreign applicant, clearly state your current visa status and willingness to secure the necessary permissions, or highlight any UK-recognised qualifications or certifications you possess that demonstrate your suitability for the UK market.

• Update your CV to a UK format, showcasing technical sales achievements and quantifiable results.
• Optimise your LinkedIn profile to align with UK tech sales roles and company expectations.
• Craft a bespoke cover letter addressing your passion for technical products and problem-solving, and how you fit into a small, ambitious team.
• Prepare examples of successful client relationships and technical solutions you’ve provided.
• If inquiring as a foreign applicant, clearly articulate your current immigration status and future intentions in your initial contact.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this position. The employer 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 strongly advised to confirm their eligibility and potential for sponsorship directly with TTS Systems before applying.