Sales Account Manager

Job Description:

Technical Sales Account Manager

• Location: Wigston, Leicestershire  
• Hours: Day shift 
• Salary £35,000 to £38,000

Are you a technically astute sales professional with a passion for high-performance engineering and motorsport innovation? This is a standout opportunity to join a cutting-edge manufacturer serving elite automotive clients — where your ability to translate complex technical solutions into commercial success will be truly valued.

About the Role

As Technical Sales Account Manager, you’ll bridge the gap between engineering and commercial strategy — advising internal teams and external clients on product capabilities, resolving technical challenges, and driving long-term customer relationships. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping customer experience, supporting product development, and achieving ambitious growth targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with technical and procurement stakeholders
• Provide technical troubleshooting and coordinate with internal teams to resolve customer issues
• Act as a customer advocate — feeding back insights to production and engineering teams
• Deliver technical presentations, quotations, and feasibility assessments
• Monitor sales performance against KPIs and support budget planning
• Attend trade exhibitions, conferences, and industry events
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity
• Investigate customer satisfaction and initiate improvement actions
• Contribute to product innovation and optimisation
• Uphold confidentiality, quality, and health & safety standards

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical sales role within engineering
• Strong understanding of the automotive racing industry and its technologies
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and basic product liability principles
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and multitasking skills
• Systematic, objective-oriented approach with a “can-do” attitude
• Willingness to travel and support cross-functional initiatives

Why This Role?

This is more than a sales role — it’s a chance to influence product development, shape customer strategy, and be part of a team that thrives on precision, performance, and partnership. If you’re ready to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, technically rich environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What Next?

For more information or to apply for this position please apply here or contact Actio Engineering Recruitment directly and one of our specialist team will be in touch.

Actio are an equal opportunities employer