Technical Sales Manager - Photonics and 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 and 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 and 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 and income protection High autonomy, strong internal support and clear progression If you re