Account Manager / Technical Sales Opportunity – Fiber Optic Sensing & Industrial Technology

<p data-start="0" data-end="95"><strong data-start="0" data-end="95">Account Manager / Technical Sales Opportunity &#8211; Fiber Optic Sensing &amp; Industrial Technology</strong></p> <p data-start="97" data-end="306">An innovative and fast-growing European technology company is seeking a technically minded Account Manager to support and expand its international customer base within advanced sensing and engineering markets.</p> <p data-start="308" data-end="494">This role is ideal for someone who combines strong interpersonal and commercial skills with a technical background in physics, engineering, photonics, or a related scientific discipline.</p> <p data-start="496" data-end="660">The successful candidate will work closely with existing customers while also identifying and developing new business opportunities across Europe and North America.</p> <h3 data-section-id="13qglty" data-start="662" data-end="681">The Opportunity</h3> <p data-start="683" data-end="839">You will join a highly technical and collaborative sales team supporting complex, custom-engineered solutions used in industrial and high-tech environments.</p> <p data-start="841" data-end="984">The position offers significant autonomy, international exposure, and the opportunity to play a visible role in the company&#8217;s continued growth.</p> <p data-start="986" data-end="1173">The organisation operates with an entrepreneurial mindset and is looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, learning quickly, and helping shape the future direction of the business.</p> <h3 data-section-id="164ueu3" data-start="1175" data-end="1199">Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul data-start="1201" data-end="1746"> <li data-section-id="tvt2yi" data-start="1201" data-end="1266">Manage and grow an established international customer portfolio</li> <li data-section-id="z37kqp" data-start="1267" data-end="1343">Develop new business opportunities within technical and industrial markets</li> <li data-section-id="1m23xx8" data-start="1344" data-end="1419">Build strong relationships with customers across Europe and North America</li> <li data-section-id="1qyvatb" data-start="1420" data-end="1493">Support the full sales process from enquiry through to order completion</li> <li data-section-id="illit5" data-start="1494" data-end="1587">Understand customer technical requirements and coordinate internally with engineering teams</li> <li data-section-id="141zow0" data-start="1588" data-end="1649">Deliver technical and commercial presentations to customers</li> <li data-section-id="1j8mxzb" data-start="1650" data-end="1746">Travel internationally for customer meetings, exhibitions, and business development activities</li> <h3 data-section-id="14esvje" data-start="1748" data-end="1764">Requirements</h3> <ul data-start="1766" data-end="2260"> <li data-section-id="ooeebb" data-start="1766" data-end="1885">Degree or strong academic background in Physics, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline</li> <li data-section-id="x1ui4h" data-start="1886" data-end="1971">Previous experience in technical sales, account management, or business development</li> <li data-section-id="iqzezx" data-start="1972" data-end="2027">Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li> <li data-section-id="x0qz65" data-start="2028" data-end="2108">Comfortable discussing technical concepts with engineering teams and customers</li> <li data-section-id="kwws0t" data-start="2109" data-end="2161">Numerically minded with strong analytical thinking</li> <li data-section-id="1fk9ux3" data-start="2162" data-end="2224">Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li data-section-id="w739nq" data-start="2225" data-end="2260">Ability to travel internationally</li> <h3 data-section-id="194dod" data-start="2262" data-end="2286">Preferred Experience</h3> <ul data-start="2288" data-end="2496"> <li data-section-id="bdd9xu" data-start="2288" data-end="2411">Experience within fibre optics, sensing technologies, photonics, industrial instrumentation, or related technical markets</li> <li data-section-id="mhdswi" data-start="2412" data-end="2496">Additional European language skills such as German or French would be advantageous</li> <h3 data-section-id="j0whfl" data-start="2498" data-end="2517">What&#8217;s on Offer</h3> <ul data-start="2519" data-end="2901"> <li data-section-id="zq6v76" data-start="2519" data-end="2553">Fully remote working environment</li> <li data-section-id="ks895h" data-start="2554" data-end="2600">International and collaborative team culture</li> <li data-section-id="zqbcew" data-start="2601" data-end="2656">Opportunity to influence business growth and strategy</li> <li data-section-id="1kcs2eh" data-start="2657" data-end="2701">Long-term career progression opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="1rpqcb7" data-start="2702" data-end="2763">Competitive salary with performance-related bonus structure</li> <li data-section-id="c3ktbs" data-start="2764" data-end="2810">Pension contribution and additional benefits</li> <li data-section-id="5o78qk" data-start="2811" data-end="2901">Flexible working model with occasional travel for team meetings and customer engagements</li> <h3 data-section-id="16yhqye" data-start="2903" data-end="2922">Ideal Candidate</h3> <p data-start="2924" data-end="3135" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">This role would suit a commercially driven technical professional who enjoys working in innovative environments, thrives with autonomy, and wants to make a measurable impact within a growing technology business.</p> <p>Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLlN0ZXdhcnQuNTEyNDYuMTI3ODRAZGFyd2luLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"></p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff">Oliver Stewart</span></p>