Technical Sales Manager – Industrial Valves & Blowers

Location: UK (Field-based with travel)

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £60,000–£70,000)

Package: Car allowance, fuel card, pension, laptop, phone, expenses

About Us

European Gate Valves Ltd supplies industrial valves, diverters, fans, and blowers across the UK & Ireland. We work with global partners to deliver reliable, engineered solutions to industries including cement, energy-from-waste, chemicals, and bulk materials handling.

We are looking for a proactive Technical Sales Manager to strengthen our UK business — someone who combines commercial drive with the ability to understand technical requirements and turn them into solutions.

The Role

You’ll split your time between developing new customer relationships (around 70%) and supporting existing accounts (around 30%). This is a hands-on role where you’ll work directly with engineers, buyers, and project managers, translating specifications into clear proposals and securing orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through site visits, networking, and customer outreach.
• Support and grow existing accounts, increasing sales of valves, blowers, and process equipment.
• Interpret technical specifications and prepare cost-effective quotations with input from the engineering team.
• Negotiate and secure project orders to achieve agreed sales targets.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline, with accurate reporting in CRM.
• Visit clients regularly across the UK and attend relevant industry events.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in technical/engineering sales, ideally valves, blowers, or other heavy-duty mechanical/process equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, and to communicate technical solutions clearly to both engineers and buyers.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own workload.
• Target-driven with a record of closing orders.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

The Package

• Base Salary: £40,000–£45,000
• Commission: Uncapped, tiered structure (OTE £60,000–£70,000+)
• Car Allowance: £5,500 per year + fuel card
• Benefits: Pension, laptop, mobile phone, expenses, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Why Join Us?

• This is a chance to join a well-regarded engineering company with a loyal customer base and strong technical reputation. You’ll be given the autonomy to manage your own accounts, the support of a trusted technical team, and the opportunity to make a clear impact in a growing and ambitious business.

Note: This job description reflects the current requirements for the role and may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.