We’re looking for a technically oriented Technical Sales Executive to join our small team to help drive growth for Pyropress, part of the wider Pioneer Safety Group (PSG) providing industrial safety solutions, such as explosion protection equipment, warning systems (beacons and sounders) and components to businesses all over the world.
As a Technical Sales Executive, you’ll work closely with business customers and distributors, support new business development, and promote our highly respected product range across multiple markets. If you enjoy combining sales with technical problem solving—and want to develop your career within an engineering-led environment—this could be the perfect role for you.
As part of your training, you will need to in our Plymouth site for a week, fully accommodated and expensed.
What You’ll Be Doing as Technical Sales Executive
Technical Sales Support
*Understand customer application needs and recommend suitable product solutions
*Prepare commercial quotations and respond to technical queries
*Provide training and onboarding support for distributors
Customer & Distributor Relationship Management
*Act as the primary contact for customers and distributors
*Proactively build long-lasting, trusted relationships
*Resolve issues professionally and escalate when needed
Lead Generation & Market Development
*Develop new opportunities via research, outreach, and networking
*Explore new markets and geographical regions
*Identify growth potential and support strategic business development
Internal Coordination & Order Progression
*Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams
*Support smooth order progression and keep customers informed
*Maintain accurate CRM and ERP records
Marketing & Events
*Support sales campaigns, promotions and marketing activities
*Attend exhibitions, trade shows and customer events
What You’ll Bring as Technical Sales Executive
Essential Skills & Experience
*Experience in technical sales, internal sales or customer service (B2B preferred)
*Strong communication skills and confidence in handling enquiries
*Ability to learn and communicate technically complex products
*Organised, detail-focused and comfortable with CRM/ERP systems
*IT literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Personal Attributes
*Proactive, self-motivated and curious about technical products
*A team player who collaborates well across departments
*Resilient, professional and customer focussed
Benefits
A benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays, retailer discounts, health cash plan, 5% employer pension contribution, bonus scheme, life assurance and employee assistance programme.
Our working week is Monday to Thursday 0800-1630 and 0800-1300 Fridays.
Only those who have been successful will be contacted within 4 days of application.
Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.