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.