Technical Sales Manager

Job Summary

Develops, implements, and maintains strategy for a company product line, while also providing technical expertise, training and customer interface to support the commercial strategy, increase the knowledge and skill‑set of the company Commercial Team, enhance the customer experience, and positively influence commercial success. The Technical Sales Manager works closely with members of the commercial leadership team, marketing department, and operations to ensure continuity in product offerings and company goals.

• Develop and maintain product database with product specifications, artwork and catalog copy for customer advertising and catalog programs;
• Directs and performs all aspects of product development, product changes, and product promotions including development procedures, specifying components, packing and header design, product positioning, pricing, catalog, and sell copy sheet, training aids, and point of purchase merchandisers;
• Manages the OEM relationship for respective product groupings and coordinates and works with OEM partners to agree and execute joint strategies;
• Actively engages across the organization as the technical sales expert for their products, and performs product training within the company and with existing and potential customers, as needed;
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to help facilitate the timely completion of products;
• Manage and communicate sales information and product changes both internally and externally;
• Regularly perform pricing and competitive analysis by customer channel and recommend strategies to improve market position, improve quality or reduce costs;
• Builds relationships and increases Company visibility through participation in Company-sponsored activities, trade shows, chamber of commerce events and other similar activities;
• Create and maintain customer trust in the company as a quality, value‑added, solutions provider;
• Works with the Director of Technical Sales to identify additional product offerings needed to further strengthen the company portfolio;
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

• Highly organized;
• Effective time‑management;
• Strong PC skills and proficient analytical capabilities;
• Performance‑driven and data‑oriented;
• Strong communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint and Google Slides);
• Big picture focus yet comfortable with details.

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of experience in a relevant or equivalent position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field or equivalent experience preferred;
• Engineering or technical degree a strong plus;
• 5+ years of experience with product development, preferably in an industrial sales setting;
• Strong strategic and sales planning experience;
• Experience in employee training, development and performance management;
• Strong customer orientation;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be available to travel throughout company territory to perform training, presentations, meetings, and participate in other company events; overnight travel required, up to 50%;
• Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines;
• TWIC Card preferred or must be able to obtain;
• Clear background check and drug and alcohol screening.

• Lifting up to 25 pounds;
• Bending, stooping, ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Oil and Gas