Technical Sales Executive

We’re looking for a technically oriented Sales Executive 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 and components to businesses all over the world.

As a Technical Sales Executive, you’ll be part of a team of 4, work closely with 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, have a solid working history - we like people who show commitment - this could be the job where you develop your career within an engineering led environment with excellent benefits.

As part of your training, we need you to be at our Plymouth site for up to 2 weeks, fully accommodated and expensed, able to return home for the weekend.

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 5 days of application.