Technical Sales Manager

Location: Farnworth

Job Title:

Technical Sales Manager

Location:

North West England coverage

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + profit-related bonus, car or car allowance

This organisation is a well-established, profitable timber-frame manufacturer and installer, delivering predominantly supply-and-install solutions to regional developers, contractors and housing associations. The role has been created to strengthen and future-proof the commercial function, and supporting planned growth ahead of an anticipated market uplift. This position will suit an experienced timber-frame sales professional with strong regional relationships, technical understanding and the credibility to operate autonomously while integrating into a close‑knit senior team.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage a pipeline of profitable timber‑frame projects across the North West
Generate new business with regional developers, contractors and housing associations
Manage client relationships from early engagement through pricing, negotiation and order
Prepare or contribute to accurate quotations and estimates with a strong margin focus
Prioritise repeatable, volume housing schemes deliverable within a calendar year
Work collaboratively with internal technical and operational teams to secure deliverable work
Represent the business professionally within the regional timber‑frame market
Experience

Required:

Proven sales experience within the timber frame sector
Established contacts with regional developers, contractors or housing providers
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to price work profitably
Technical appreciation of timber frame systems and construction processes
Track record of delivering significant annual sales value within a regional market
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally
Desirable:

Experience combining sales and estimating or technical input
Background in affordable housing or volume residential schemes
Exposure to both straightforward housing and higher‑end architectural timber projects
Understanding of supply‑and‑install contracting models

Additional Information:

Target contribution of approximately £3m in profitable annual sales
Business turnover circa £6m with growth ambitions
Project values typically up to £1m with repeat house types
Approximately 90% timber‑frame supply and install, with limited associated timber products
Company car available if required, or alternative allowance arrangements
Role positioned as a senior hire, with progression following successful delivery

Key

Skills Required:

Timber frame sales, Business development, Estimating, Commercial negotiation, Regional housing, Contractor relationships, Profit focus, Technical understanding

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

To apply , please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion