Technical Sales Manager

Business Development Executive / Sales Executive /Technical Sales Manager

Working directly for the Managing Director as part of a small, ambitious team shaping the future of six specialist engineering companies

Are you a natural relationship‑builder with a passion for technical products, problem‑solving and helping customers find the right solution? Do you thrive in hands‑on environments where no two days are the same? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a small, friendly team and play a key role in the evolution of a growing group of niche engineering businesses.

We’re a collection of six specialist companies, each with its own unique products, customers and history, all owned and led by Managing Director John Tyrrell, a seasoned technical sales professional. Every business has been acquired from retiring founders, and each one has huge potential for growth meaning your impact will be visible, valued and genuinely important.

• UK‑designed web tension measurement and control systems used in paper converting, plastics, composites and printing.
• The UK’s largest manufacturer of handheld bat detectors, trusted by ecologists, wildlife wardens and conservation groups worldwide.
• Materials testing equipment for rubber, plastics and composites, plus UK & Ireland distribution for leading European and US manufacturers.
• Specialist gas analysers for NO, NO₂, NOx and Ammonia, used in industrial and medical applications, with technical support and onsite calibration.
• Unique mercury spill kits used in hospitals, dentists, laboratories and museums to meet HSE requirements.
• UK manufacturer of heat‑flux and temperature data loggers, oven camera systems and profiling equipment for commercial belt ovens.

This is not a typical sales role. It’s a chance to help shape the entire sales and marketing strategy for a diverse group of technical companies.

• Growing spend from existing customers
• Developing new leads, relationships and sales opportunities
• Building a consistent sales approach across all brands
• Implementing and embedding a CRM system
• Strengthening customer loyalty through excellent communication
• Supporting the evolution of the group as new products and acquisitions come online

You’ll work closely with John and the wider team, bringing fresh ideas, energy and structure to a business that is ready for its next stage of growth.

• Working as part of a small team based at Whilton Locks in Northamptonshire
• Engaging with customers via phone, virtual meetings and site visits across the UK
• Understanding customer needs and presenting tailored technical solutions
• Preparing quotations, proposals and commercial offers
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation
• Developing new markets, channels and applications
• Analysing market trends and competitor activity
• Sourcing, implementing and maintaining a new CRM
• Representing the group with professionalism, curiosity and enthusiasm

• Experience in technical sales, business development or solution‑based selling
• Confidence engaging with engineers, technicians and knowledge‑based customers
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and follow up consistently
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn technical products
• Self‑motivation and comfort working in a small, hands‑on team
• Ability to build strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Experience with CRM systems
• Experience developing new markets or channels
• Technical aptitude or engineering interest

• Work directly with an experienced Managing Director who loves solving customer problems
• Be part of a small, friendly, can‑do team
• Shape the future of multiple niche engineering companies
• Enjoy huge variety, from ecology to composites, medical gas analysis to industrial ovens
• Make a visible impact every day
• Grow your skills across sales, marketing, CRM, customer engagement and product knowledge
• Join a business that values curiosity, initiative and genuine passion for technical products