Job Title: Technical Sales Manager – Bearings & Transmission Products
Location: Midlands-based – Field-Based Role
Salary: €45k - €60k depending on experience + car or mileage allowance
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 39 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Holidays: 20 days annual leave
About the Company
GI Group are hiring for a trusted specialist in bearings, linear motion, and transmission products. With over 43 years of experience, the company proudly supports Ireland’s leading robotic and advanced manufacturing companies with best-in-class technical products and service. Their customer base includes some of the most respected names in the Irish medical device and pharmaceutical sectors.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Technical Sales Manager to join the team. Based ideally in the Midlands, you’ll play a key role in managing and growing client relationships across Ireland’s automation, medical device, and pharmaceutical agricultural manufacturing sectors inc OEM dealers.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of industrial customers, with a strong focus on medical device, pharma and agricultural manufacturers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target sectors
• Provide technical product guidance on bearings, linear motion, and transmission solutions
• Conduct client site visits, consultations, and product demonstrations
• Work closely with our internal support team to ensure timely and accurate order processing
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and customer needs
Requirements
• Proven experience in engineering sales, ideally within bearings, motion control, or industrial automation products
• Track record of selling into Irish manufacturing clients, particularly in the medical device/pharma and agricultural sectors
• Strong technical acumen and the ability to understand and recommend mechanical solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Full clean driving licence – company car or mileage allowance provided
Preferred Qualifications
• Mechanical or industrial engineering qualification
• Knowledge of robotic manufacturing systems or motion control products
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools for sales tracking
What We Offer
• Competitive basic salary up to €45k - €60k depending on experience
• Car provided or mileage allowance
• 20 days annual leave
• 39-hour week (Monday to Friday)
• Supportive team environment with autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with innovative products and blue-chip customers

KSGalway

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.