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Magma Ceramics is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance refractory and ceramic products used in some of the world's most demanding molten metal and high-temperature processes. We are seeking a Technical Sales Manager to develop key customer relationships, drive revenue growth, and provide expert technical support across our UK customer base. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts across the North of England, with a particular focus on superalloy producers, investment casting facilities and specialist foundries. This is a customer-facing role, spending approximately 50% of your time on the road, building relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering technical solutions.
Job Responsibility
Manage and grow relationships with key UK customers
Identify and secure new business opportunities
Deliver technically credible proposals, quotations and presentations
Provide expert guidance on refractory and ceramic product applications
Support customers with product performance, optimisation and troubleshooting
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to aftersales support
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements
Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and technical conferences
Requirements
Proven success in B2B technical sales or business development
Experience engaging with engineers, metallurgists, production teams or technical stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness and track record of achieving sales targets
Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills
Self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing a regional territory
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Nice to have
Experience within ceramics, refractories, metallurgy, foundry, casting or advanced manufacturing sectors
Degree, HND or equivalent in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Ceramics Engineering or a related discipline
Knowledge of VIM melting, superalloy casting or high-temperature manufacturing processes
Experience working within aerospace or defence supply chains
CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency
What we offer
Bonus
Field-based role with autonomy and flexibility
Hot-desk facilities at our Wallasey and Bolton sites
Opportunity to work with market-leading products and internationally recognised customers