Technical Sales Manager at TTS Systems, Daventry: UK-Based Applicants Only

TTS Systems is seeking a Technical Sales Manager in Daventry, Northamptonshire, to join their ambitious 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 rare 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 for the Managing Director within a small, dynamic team. Your primary focus will be on building strong relationships and demonstrating a passion for technical products and problem-solving.

You will be instrumental in helping customers identify and implement the most suitable solutions, thriving in a hands-on environment where variety is a daily occurrence. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to the growth and direction of multiple specialist engineering firms.

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 work effectively in a small, ambitious team.
• Must possess existing right-to-work in the UK; foreign applicants should confirm eligibility directly with the employer.

Benefits

• Direct reporting to the Managing Director, offering significant influence.
• Opportunity to shape the future of six specialist engineering companies.
• Joining a small, friendly, and ambitious team.
• Hands-on environment with diverse daily tasks.
• Competitive salary of £45,000.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Technical Sales Manager role, it’s crucial to present your experience in a way that resonates with UK employers. Emphasise any transferable skills from your previous technical sales or engineering roles, focusing on quantifiable achievements and client relationship management. Ensure your CV is formatted to UK standards, highlighting specific software proficiencies, sales methodologies, and any relevant engineering or technical certifications that are recognised internationally.

Your LinkedIn profile should also be updated to reflect your professional brand, showcasing your expertise in technical sales and connecting with relevant UK industry professionals. When crafting your cover letter, explicitly address how your skills align with the job description and articulate your understanding of the UK market, even if your experience is primarily international. For those without immediate right-to-work, a concise and polite query about potential sponsorship or pathways for skilled migrants can be included in your initial outreach, demonstrating proactive engagement without assuming.

• Refine your CV to a UK-centric format, focusing on impact and results.
• Optimise your LinkedIn profile to highlight technical sales expertise and UK professional connections.
• Prepare a targeted cover letter that addresses specific job requirements and demonstrates industry knowledge.
• Research TTS Systems and their specialist engineering companies to tailor your application.
• If applicable, be ready to discuss your existing UK right-to-work status or politely enquire about potential employer flexibility for highly skilled foreign applicants.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this 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 it is strongly advised to confirm their eligibility directly with the employer before proceeding with a full application.