Technical Sales Manager

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.    

We are currently looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join our Specialist Packed Products team. The main hub is based at Swains Park, Swadlincote but the team covers the UK and Ireland within its remit. This role is specifically covering a proportion of both our Highways and our Limelite sales across the UK.

Our Specialist Packed Products Team is responsible for the sale of cementitious and bituminous products for a variety of construction applications. This role will involve selling materials directly to either contractors or via distributors to meet project requirements across new build or repair & maintenance applications.  

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.  

You will be expected to be based at our sales office in Swadlincote once a week. The rest of the time would be either be home based or within a more local Tarmac office depending on the candidates' preference.

Role Responsibility

On a day to day basis, the successful Technical Sales Manager's duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Manage and develop a geographical sales area including new business development. 

• Management and growth of existing accounts. 

• Product demonstrations. 

• CPD presentations. 

• Handle customer complaints to a positive outcome. 

• Reporting on sales. 

• Planning sales and appointment activity. 

• Good housekeeping in all aspects of the role. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Technical Sales Manager will have experience of:

• Be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a fast-paced technical sales environment.  

• Possess good communication skills and be numerate 

• A proactive and motivated sales person 

• Work well as part of a team and independently 

• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills 

Why Us

As well as the role of Technical Sales Manager we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Bonus scheme
• Industry Leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Tarmac Trading Limited