Technical Sales Manager Automotive Components

Technical Sales Manager Automotive Components Location: Birmingham Salary: £45,000 £50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance & Benefits Sector: Automotive Manufacturing / Automotive Components Technical Sales Manager Automotive Components | Tier 2 & Tier 3 We are recruiting an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join an established and growing automotive components manufacturer supplying Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive customers . This is a key commercial role combining technical sales, account management & business development. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the automotive supply chain and a proven track record of developing business with Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive component manufacturers . Key Responsibilities Develop and manage long-term relationships with Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive component manufacturers . Identify and develop new business opportunities across the automotive supply chain. Manage an existing portfolio of automotive customers, maximising revenue and account growth. Act as the primary commercial contact for key customers and manage relationships at engineering, purchasing and senior management level. Understand customer technical requirements and work with internal engineering teams to develop appropriate solutions. Prepare and present technical and commercial quotations. Manage the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to negotiation, order placement and ongoing account development. Identify opportunities for new product development, cross-selling and additional component supply . Conduct customer visits, technical meetings and commercial reviews. Build strong relationships with purchasing, engineering, quality and programme management teams. Support new product introduction ( NPI ) and project development activity where required. Monitor customer requirements, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth. Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms while protecting company margins. Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines and customer forecasts. Work closely with engineering, production, quality and operations to ensure customer requirements are met. Provide regular sales forecasts and pipeline reports to senior management. Represent the company at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events. Take ownership of customer issues and ensure they are resolved quickly and professionally. Automotive Experience Required The successful candidate will ideally have a proven background within automotive component manufacturing and experience selling into Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 suppliers . We are looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Manager / Sales Manager / Business Development Manager who combines strong technical understanding with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills. Experience in areas such as: Automotive components Precision-engineered components Pressed or stamped components Machined components Fabricated components Plastic or rubber components Castings and forgings Electrical or electromechanical components Automotive assemblies OEM supply chains You will ideally have: Proven experience in technical sales within the automotive components sector . Existing experience dealing with Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers . Strong knowledge of the automotive supply chain and procurement process. Proven B2B sales and business development experience. Experience managing key automotive accounts. Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements. Experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Experience preparing quotations and negotiating pricing. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A proactive approach to identifying and developing new business. Strong CRM, reporting and pipeline management skills. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites. Key Skills Technical Sales | Automotive Sales | Automotive Components | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | B2B Sales | Business Development | Account Management | Key Account Management | Engineering Sales | Manufacturing Sales | NPI | Automotive Supply Chain | Commercial Negotiation | Customer Relationship Management TPBN1_UKTJ