Description Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is recruiting for a Technical Sales Manager to support its Sheet Metal and Fabrication business. This is a hybrid role that will require being at the Bedford office at least once a week. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. The Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for winning and managing new accounts, maintaining an effective social media presence for the business and planning exhibition attendance to maximise business exposure to potential new customers Responsibilities Assist the Director with the Business Development strategy, through the identification and targeting of new business opportunities with new customers Achieve predefined sales targets in line with company expectations Manage the new business pipeline and provide regular status updates and corrective action plans when off target Deliver technical and product presentations in line with company requirements Complete forecasting and reporting in an accurate and timely manner, as required by the business Assist in the Bid Review process to ensure the maximum opportunity for the business Build long term relationships with customers creating an atmosphere of trust and co-operation Attend exhibitions, events and customer entertainment as may be reasonably required on a national basis, that may require overnight stays Resolve all customer enquires in a timely and effective manner Good knowledge of the latest manufacturing techniques Proven customer service experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and multi-task, with minimal guidance and supervision To comply with the company policy as defined in the Staff Handbook, Safety Manual, and Quality Assurance Manual Other duties as required Qualifications Knowledge of the UK Sheet Metal market Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Sheet Metal & Fabrication Sales Experience Track record of growing business social media marketing All round familiarity with manufacturing techniques and processes Competence with Microsoft Office Strong mathematical skills Professional, with a passion for Sales Advantage to have: Project Management Skills Production Management Skills Previous Estimating experience Marketing knowledge: social media engagement