Technical Sales and Marketing Manager

Position: Technical Sales and Marketing Manager (Permanent)
Sales & Marketing Manager – Distributor Support & Channel Management
c £45k | Tamworth | Office-based + International Travel

Established UK manufacturer of industrial instrumentation selling globally through distributor and agent network. Full turnkey engineering and manufacturing solutions for industrial clients worldwide.

The Role:

Sales & Marketing Manager to work alongside experienced Sales & Marketing Manager supporting global distributor network. This is a consultative, relationship-driven role focused on enabling distributor sales success rather than direct selling or commission-based targets.

Key Responsibilities:

* Build and maintain relationships with distributors and agents internationally through face-to-face visits

* Provide technical and commercial support to distributor network (£8m annual target responsibility)

* Create technical collateral: product guides, datasheets, application notes, case studies, digital content

* Manage website content, technical resources, and marketing materials

* Support distributors with campaign activity, trade shows, and events

* Process enquiries and route to appropriate distributors

* Produce sales reports: pipeline, regional performance, activity tracking

* Coordinate customer visits to manufacturing facility

* Provide technical support on engineering and production capabilities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Technical Sales Engineer, Internal Sales Account Manager, Business Development Executive, or Channel Sales professional seeking progression into strategic, relationship-based role with international travel and mentorship.

Essential Requirements:

* B2B sales or technical sales experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, or instrumentation sectors

* Experience with technical, engineered products (specification and application-focused)

* Background supporting distributors, agents, channel partners, or managing technical accounts

* Ability to handle technical conversations about engineering and manufacturing processes

* Strong relationship-building and communication skills across cultures

* Willingness to travel internationally regularly

* CRM systems, MS Office proficiency, basic digital tools (Word Press advantageous)

NOT suitable for:
General B2B backgrounds (packaging, FMCG, logistics), pure marketing roles, transactional sales, or non-technical industry experience.

Package:

* c £45k salary (no commission structure)

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company pension

* Private healthcare (after qualifying period)

* Profit share scheme (after qualifying period)

* International travel

* Mentorship and genuine progression opportunity

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