Technical Sales Manager - Photonics and Imaging

Technical Sales Manager - Photonics & Imaging – UK Based - up to £65K plus car allowance and bonus
A market leading UK technology distributor is looking for a Technical Sales Manager to lead and grow its Photonics & Imaging division.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining key account ownership, team leadership, and strategic growth, working with cutting-edge imaging, optics and photonics technologies across sectors including defence, scientific, medical, industrial and advanced manufacturing.
Home based role, average once a month in the South East based office

What you’ll be doing
 
* Driving new business and design-in opportunities with high-value OEM customers
 
* Managing and developing a specialist field sales team
 
* Owning key customer relationships from engineer level through to C-suite
 
* Leading negotiations, closing complex technical sales and building long-term recurring revenue
 
* Shaping and delivering the Photonics & Imaging growth strategy
What we’re looking for
 
* Proven sales management experience within imaging, photonics, optics or thermal cameras
 
* Strong knowledge of OEM and scientific sales cycles
 
* Technical background (Engineering, Physics or similar)
 
* Confident communicator with commercial edge and strategic mindset
 
* Comfortable operating in a field-based, customer-facing role
What’s on offer
 
* Competitive salary + performance bonus
 
* Company car, pension, life assurance & income protection
 
* High autonomy, strong internal support and clear progression
If you’re a commercially driven sales leader who enjoys combining deep technical solutions with strategic growth, this is a standout opportunity