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Trade Sales Manager

United Kingdom 35000.00 - 38000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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Job Description

Are you a sales professional who combines technical expertise with a talent for building lasting relationships? This opportunity lets you take ownership of a regional territory while solving complex technical challenges for clients. This role offers the perfect blend of technical expertise and sales achievement. If you're ready to take ownership of a territory while applying your technical knowledge, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead sales strategies across your designated territory
  • Build relationships with contractors, local authorities, and housing associations
  • Provide technical solutions that truly meet client needs
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets through consultative selling
  • Guide clients through hardware and software integration
  • Offer technical support during the sales process
  • Help customers specify the right products for their projects
  • Work alongside the product development team to shape future solutions
  • Meet with key decision-makers to understand their technical requirements
  • Analyse market opportunities and competitor activities
  • Create tailored solutions for complex client needs
  • Manage client relationships through a dedicated CRM system
  • Present regular performance updates to the management team

Requirements

  • 2-5 years in technical sales, consistently meeting targets
  • Strong understanding of hardware and software integration
  • Experience managing client relationships in a defined territory
  • Proven track record in solution-based selling
  • Comfort with CRM systems and sales reporting
  • Background in energy, technology, or HVAC sectors
  • Understanding of technical product specifications
  • IEE electrical/electronic HNC/HND advantageous
  • Ability to translate technical features into client benefits
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent time management
  • Clear communication at all levels
  • Methodical approach to organisation
  • Valid UK driving licence

What we offer

  • Company Car
  • yearly bonus
  • Autonomy to manage your territory
  • Support for professional development
  • Opportunity to influence product development
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