Technical Sales Manager - #2176941

TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER - COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
MANCHESTER, HYBRID
£40,000-£50,000 BASIC + BONUS + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
HIGHER BASIC SALARY AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Can you turn technical requirements into tailored proposals and lasting customer relationships?

Get Recruited is partnering with an established commercial landscaping business to recruit a Technical Sales Manager as it invests in its sales team and plans its next stage of growth.

Providing soft and hard landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management, the business supports commercial clients, local authorities and sports facilities.

This Technical Sales Manager opportunity combines consultative selling, technical discussions and new business development. You'll work with customers to understand their requirements, drawing on internal expertise to develop proposals for landscaping projects and ongoing maintenance contracts.

The position would suit a Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Commercial Sales Manager or Sales Manager from landscaping, construction, environmental services or a related technical sector.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As Technical Sales Manager, you'll build relationships with prospective and existing customers, understand their project and service requirements, and develop opportunities through to contract award.

Working closely with design, landscaping, operational and tender teams, the Technical Sales Manager will help translate customer requirements into clear, commercially attractive proposals.

The business is also exploring how AI tools, sales systems and prospect data can improve targeting, lead generation and follow-up, giving the Technical Sales Manager an opportunity to contribute to the development of its sales approach.

THE TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER ROLE:

• Identify prospective customers across commercial property, construction, local authorities and sports facilities.

• Build relationships with architects, property teams and other key decision-makers.

• Understand customer requirements across soft landscaping, hard landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management.

• Work with technical and design colleagues to develop suitable service proposals.

• Coordinate information for quotations, proposals and tender submissions.

• Explain proposed solutions clearly, respond to customer questions and negotiate commercial terms.

• Manage opportunities from initial discussion through to contract award and operational handover.

• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities to introduce additional services.

• Use CRM systems, prospect data and AI tools to support research, targeting and follow-up.

• Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide clear updates on progress.

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Commercial Sales Manager, Sales Manager or in a related technical commercial role.

• A background in commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, environmental services or a closely related industry.

• An understanding of landscaping projects, landscape design or commercial maintenance contracts would be particularly valuable.

• Direct industry experience could attract a basic salary above the advertised range.

• Confidence discussing customer requirements and working with specialists to develop practical proposals.

• The ability to explain technical information clearly and build credibility with decision-makers.

• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, developing relationships and winning business.

• Strong organisation, commercial awareness and follow-up.

• Experience with AI tools, CRM systems, prospect data or targeted marketing would be advantageous.

• Bid Managers or Tender Managers with technical knowledge and an ambition to move into sales are also encouraged to apply.

For a Technical Sales Manager looking for ownership and progression, this is an opportunity to help grow an established business with a varied service offering.

THE BENEFITS:

• £40,000-£50,000 basic salary, with more available for direct industry experience.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

• Free gym / golf membership for you and a nominated person, depending on location.

• Employee health cash plan.

• Pension scheme and company sick pay.

• Training, development and career progression.

TO APPLY:

If you're a Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or Commercial Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity, send your CV to Get Recruited.

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