Technical Sales Manager

Job Title:

Technical Sales Manager

Location:

Rosyth, Fife Compensation:
Competitive + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role  Shape the Future of Marine Innovation and Help Drive World-Leading Engineering Solutions

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Technical Sales Manager at LGE Rosyth, near Rosyth, Fife.

As a Technical Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in advancing our commercial strategy across international markets, helping to bring cutting-edge marine engineering solutions to customers around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the growth of a global leader while working at the forefront of defence, aerospace and engineering innovation. You will be instrumental in translating technical expertise into compelling proposals, shaping customer relationships, and supporting the development of products that make an impact on global safety and sustainability.

It’s a role that not only drives business success, but also helps you grow your commercial, technical and leadership capabilities.

Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the company commercial strategy, contributing to tendering processes and shaping winning solutions.
• Build strong and lasting customer relationships, understanding client needs and sharing valuable market insights.
• Develop high‑quality, technically compliant and competitive submissions across our product portfolio.
• Manage risks and opportunities throughout the business-winning lifecycle, ensuring accurate communication and effective mitigation.
• Promote commercial compliance, maintaining governance and supporting due diligence activities.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, primarily based at LGE Rosyth, with two days per week on-site. Travel to customer sites and international locations will be expected.

• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent, Marine Engineer, Chief Engineer, Fleet Manager or equivalent marine technical leadership role would be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with shipowners, operators and senior technical stakeholders. You will be naturally engaging, commercially minded and capable of translating complex technical solutions into compelling customer value propositions.
• Highly motivated, energetic and customer-focused professional with a strong desire to identify opportunities, influence decision-makers and drive business growth.
• Sound cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively across international markets.
• Strong understanding of LGE product offerings and capability to deliver confident technical presentations.
• Demonstrated experience presenting technical solutions to customers, leading technical discussions and communicating confidently with senior stakeholders.

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent marine engineering qualification. Applications from Chief Engineers, Technical Superintendents and other senior marine professionals with relevant commercial aptitude are highly encouraged.
• Extended industrial experience relevant to technical sales or engineering environments.

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit…