We’ve partnered with a well-established, technical textiles manufacturer in their search for a Technical Sales Manager.

You’ll take ownership of a defined sector, selling composite, synthetic and cuspate solutions across marine and filtration/drainage applications, building relationships with contractors, local authorities, engineers and consultants.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys selling niche, scientifically led products; the kind you’ll be proud to showcase and build credibility with.

What you’ll get

· Salary negotiable depending on experience

· Annual bonus

· Car allowance + business paid mileage

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

· Company pension

· Hybrid model working following full training and probationary period

· A good mix of office, travel and home working

· A stable, collaborative team with fantastic staff retention

About You

· You’ve got a background in technical textiles, non-wovens, materials science or similar

· Proven experience in technical or specification-led sales (or a technical background moving into sales), with a proactive approach

· A genuine passion for technical textiles; how they’re built, how they perform and where they add value

· Strong understanding of fabric performance (durability, weight, coatings etc.), with the curiosity to keep learning

· A confident presenter and communicator at all levels

· A relationship builder who takes pride in representing the business and building long-term partnerships

· Committed, driven and motivated to grow your sector over time

About the role

· You’ll secure specifications from early design through to installation, building trust with key stakeholders

· Promote products and protect specifications throughout the project lifecycle

· Developing relationships with contractors, local authorities and industry contacts

· Identify new opportunities and grow your sector commercially

· Confidently delivering CPDs and technical presentations

· Sharing market insight and contributing to product development conversations

· Manage your own pipeline and record activity through the CRM system

· Mainly UK travel, however there will be the occasional requirement for international trips

· Good balance of being out with customers and managing relationships day-to-day.

About the company

· A well-established, technically led business with a strong reputation in a highly specialised market

· A collaborative, knowledgeable team with excellent staff retention, people stay, develop and know their sectors inside out

· A business built on long-term relationships, quality products and a genuine focus on sustainability and environmental impact