Technical Sales Manager - Data Centres

Technical Sales Manager - Data Centre SectorLocation: Hybrid/ Remote working - UK based with UK & European travel Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract: PermanentYolk Recruitment are supporting a leading global manufacturer within the construction and building products sector with the recruitment of a Technical Sales Manager to support continued growth across the UK and European Data Centre market.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Sales professional from a roofing, cladding, faade, insulation or wider building envelope background to take ownership of a rapidly developing market.Working closely with architects, consultants, developers, contractors, engineers and key decision makers, you will identify projects from an early stage, influence specifications and develop long-term commercial relationships through to project delivery.Flexible hybrid/field-based role, with access to a nationwide network of offices and flexibility to use your nearest location when required. Regular UK travel will form part of the position, with occasional short periods of international travel.This is what you'll be doingDevelop and deliver a strategic sales growth plan across the UK and European Data Centre marketIdentify new projects, customers and commercial opportunities across existing and emerging marketsBuild and maintain strong relationships with architects, consultants, developers, contractors, engineers and end usersEngage with key decision makers from initial concept and specification stage through to project deliveryInfluence product specifications and provide technical and commercially focused solutions throughout the project lifecycleDevelop and manage a strong pipeline of specification-led opportunitiesManage existing key accounts whilst proactively identifying and developing new business opportunitiesWork closely with internal technical, commercial, manufacturing and operational teams to ensure customer and project requirements are achievedDeliver technical presentations and provide product guidance to customers and project stakeholdersNegotiate commercial agreements whilst maintaining strong margins and overall project profitabilityMonitor market activity, competitor developments and emerging opportunities within the Data Centre sectorMaintain accurate CRM records, project pipelines, forecasts and commercial reportingRepresent the business at customer meetings, industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunitiesTravel throughout the UK and Europe as required to develop relationships and support projectsThe experience you'll bringProven Technical Sales, Specification Sales or Business Development experience within the construction products or building envelope sectorStrong experience within roofing, cladding, faades, insulated panels, insulation or closely related construction productsExperience developing relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, developers and other key project decision makersStrong understanding of specification-led and project-based salesProven ability to develop new business whilst growing and managing existing key accountsCommercially focused with experience negotiating high-value projects and agreementsAbility to understand technical products and communicate their benefits effectively to both technical and commercial stakeholdersExperience managing a national territory, with European or international sales experience advantageousPrevious exposure to Data Centres or other large-scale industrial or technically complex construction projects would be highly advantageousStrong communication, presentation and relationship-building skillsFull UK driving licence and flexibility to travel throughout the UK and EuropeAnd this is what you'll get in returnSalary up to £80,000 depending on experiencePerformance-related bonusTesla company carRemote and flexible workingPrivate healthcareLife assuranceContributory pension24 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysExcellent training and development opportunitiesLong-term career progression within a global organisationOpportunity to develop business across a rapidly growing UK and European marketAre you ready to make an impact?This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Sales professional who understands the building envelope market and enjoys developing relationships, influencing specifications and identifying new commercial opportunities.You'll have the autonomy to develop a growing market, build relationships with key decision makers across the UK and Europe and play a significant role in the continued growth of the Data Centre sector.Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.JBRP1_UKTJ