Average Technical Consultant salary in South West England

Our client, an industry-leading Manufacturer/Retailer of damp-proofing/water-proofing solutions, are looking to recruit a Technical Solutions Consultant to join their growing business. Working in a fun, sociable Horsham HQ (with the opportunity to meet with clients on a weekly basis), this is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate!Our client have been established for over 40 years and provide the Construction industry with an extensive range of products for keeping buildings dry - with clients ranging from household-name Retailers to end-user DIY enthusiasts! Over the years our client have grown to become the market leader in the UK, and also export across the globe. Due to internal promotions/growth, they are now actively seeking the perfect candidate to join them in a very varied role, working cross-functionally to grow B2B sales. In a nutshell, your responsibilities will include:- Acting as the technical/commercial authority, linking the company's technical expertise with customer requirements- Handling enquiries with a consultative approach - managing the entire customer lifecycle- Prospecting and onboarding new business accounts - Acting as the dedicated Key Account contact, driving revenue/margin growth by introducing new products (identifying opportunities to up/cross-sell products)- Providing expert technical advice via telephone, email, and webchat- Producing accurate and persuasive technical specifications to secure project wins- Proactively identifying and revitalising lapsed or "at-risk" accounts to recover revenue- Prospecting for new business using CRM data/industry insights- Qualifying incoming leads and converting technical interest into active commercial accounts.- Preparing and delivering technical webinars to industry professionals- Conducting on-site consultations and inspections to provide troubleshooting and build customer rapportIn order to be considered for this position, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:- Experience of working in a Sales/Account Management capacity within the Construction/Merchant industry- Experience of owning B2B client relationships - Consultative sales approach (ability to build rapport/relationships)- Experience of exceeding targets/KPI's- Fun, sociable personality- Full, clean UK driving licenceIn addition to a very competitive salary, our client are also offering the following:- Annual bonus (discretionary, based on company performance)- Incredible progression opportunities- Flexible work approach - managing your own diary to meet with clients when required, etc- Free parking Our client are looking to move very quickly on this, so any interested candidate(s) are urged to apply at their earliest convenience!Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

CNC Sales Manager - Precision Engineering & Manufacturing TechnologyMilton Keynes | £60K-£70K Basic + Uncapped Bonus | Office-BasedThis is not a standard sales management role.We're recruiting for a commercially driven leader to help shape the next phase of growth for a specialist engineering business supplying high-precision CNC technology into advanced manufacturing sectors across the UK.The business has built an outstanding technical reputation over many years and is now looking for someone who can bring greater structure, ownership, commercial momentum, and customer focus to the CNC division.You'll lead from the front - developing customers, supporting the team, managing key relationships, improving processes, and helping drive sales growth across both existing and new markets.This role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of building, improving, and leading, not just maintaining.What You'll Be DoingManaging and developing key customer relationships across UK manufacturing sectorsDriving new business activity and identifying growth opportunitiesLeading the sales process from enquiry through to quotation, demonstration, negotiation, and closeSupporting customer demonstrations at the Milton Keynes showroomWorking closely with applications and service teams to ensure excellent customer experienceTaking ownership of customer escalations and ensuring issues are managed professionallyBringing greater structure, accountability, and momentum to the CNC divisionSupporting marketing and sector growth initiatives alongside the leadership teamWhat We're Looking ForYou may currently be:a Sales ManagerCommercial ManagerTechnical Sales ManagerBusiness Development ManagerEngineering ManagerApplications / Sales Engineer with leadership capabilityMost importantly, you'll understand how to:manage customers confidentlylead conversations commerciallymotivate and coordinate peopletake ownershipand create momentum within a technical environmentExperience within CNC, manufacturing technology, capital equipment, precision engineering, automation, or technical industrial products would all be highly relevant.You do not need to know every technical detail on day one - but you must be technically credible, commercially strong, and comfortable operating within an engineering-led business.What's In It For You? £60K-£70K basic salary DOE Uncapped bonus structure High-value, consultative sales environment Modern customer showroom and technical facilities Long-term progression opportunity Highly specialist engineering sector Small, collaborative leadership team Chance to genuinely influence and shape a growing divisionOffice-based in Milton Keynes with occasional UK travelThis vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our and

CNC Sales Manager - Precision Engineering & Manufacturing TechnologyMilton Keynes | £60K-£70K Basic + Uncapped Bonus | Office-BasedThis is not a standard sales management role.We're recruiting for a commercially driven leader to help shape the next phase of growth for a specialist engineering business supplying high-precision CNC technology into advanced manufacturing sectors across the UK.The business has built an outstanding technical reputation over many years and is now looking for someone who can bring greater structure, ownership, commercial momentum, and customer focus to the CNC division.You'll lead from the front - developing customers, supporting the team, managing key relationships, improving processes, and helping drive sales growth across both existing and new markets.This role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of building, improving, and leading, not just maintaining.What You'll Be DoingManaging and developing key customer relationships across UK manufacturing sectorsDriving new business activity and identifying growth opportunitiesLeading the sales process from enquiry through to quotation, demonstration, negotiation, and closeSupporting customer demonstrations at the Milton Keynes showroomWorking closely with applications and service teams to ensure excellent customer experienceTaking ownership of customer escalations and ensuring issues are managed professionallyBringing greater structure, accountability, and momentum to the CNC divisionSupporting marketing and sector growth initiatives alongside the leadership teamWhat We're Looking ForYou may currently be:a Sales ManagerCommercial ManagerTechnical Sales ManagerBusiness Development ManagerEngineering ManagerApplications / Sales Engineer with leadership capabilityMost importantly, you'll understand how to:manage customers confidentlylead conversations commerciallymotivate and coordinate peopletake ownershipand create momentum within a technical environmentExperience within CNC, manufacturing technology, capital equipment, precision engineering, automation, or technical industrial products would all be highly relevant.You do not need to know every technical detail on day one - but you must be technically credible, commercially strong, and comfortable operating within an engineering-led business.What's In It For You? £60K-£70K basic salary DOE Uncapped bonus structure High-value, consultative sales environment Modern customer showroom and technical facilities Long-term progression opportunity Highly specialist engineering sector Small, collaborative leadership team Chance to genuinely influence and shape a growing divisionOffice-based in Milton Keynes with occasional UK travelThis vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our and