Technical sales

Technical sales advisor CV: example and template

This example is for technical sales advisors at manufacturers and distributors of heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment, machines and technical materials, and for installers and technicians who want to move into sales.

The employer wants to know what you sell, to whom, how you select solutions and prepare quotes, how you train installers and designers and what sales results you have. We show you how to describe this on your CV.

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Example CV: technical sales advisor

All the details in this example are fictional. Treat it as a model of layout and wording, and replace the content with your own experience.

Kamil Rutkowski

Technical sales advisor

Kielce +48 123 456 789 kamil.rutkowski@example.com

Professional profile

Technical sales advisor with 6 years of experience at a heat pump and heat recovery ventilation manufacturer, previously an installer. I cover the Swietokrzyskie and Malopolska regions: I select equipment for buildings, prepare quotes, run presentations and training for installers and designers and support them on site. Sales in my region rose by 35% in 2 years, and the network of partner installers grew from 18 to 42 firms.

Work experience

Technical sales advisor

03.2021 - present

Heat pump and heat recovery ventilation manufacturer, Kielce

  • Swietokrzyskie and Malopolska regions.
  • Selecting equipment and quotes for installers and investors.
  • Presentations and training for installers and designers.
  • Sales in the region up 35% in 2 years.
  • Partner installer network grew from 18 to 42 firms.

Heat pump installer

05.2016 - 02.2021

Installation firm, Kielce

  • Fitting heat pumps and boilers.
  • Commissioning equipment.
  • Servicing.

Education

Engineering degree, environmental engineering

2012 - 2016

Kielce University of Technology

Skills

  • Selecting heating and ventilation equipment
  • Quotes
  • Technical presentations
  • Training for installers
  • Building a partner network
  • Technical support on site

Licences

  • F-gas certificate for personnel
  • Manufacturer's product training, 2021-2024
  • Sales techniques training, 2022

Languages

  • English: B2

Additional information

  • Driving licence category B
  • Company car

I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR).

How to write a technical sales advisor CV

Professional summary

Write what you sell, in which region, to whom and what technical background you have. Add results, for example sales growth or new partners. The employer is looking for an advisor who understands the technology, can explain it simply and turns conversations into orders.

Installer with 5 years of experience fitting heat pumps and boilers. I fit, commission and service equipment and advise customers on their choice. I am looking for work as a technical sales advisor.

Experience: duties and achievements

Describe the products, region, customers, selection, quotes, training and support on site. Show results in numbers. Add licences and product training. Also say whether you work with designers on large projects.

Weaker: Sales.

Better: Selecting equipment and quotes for installers and investors.

Weaker: Training.

Better: Presentations and training for installers and designers.

Weaker: Results.

Better: Sales in the region up 35% in 2 years.

Skills worth listing

List equipment selection, quotes, presentations, training, the partner network and technical support. In your soft skills show communication, independence and a focus on results.

Professional skills

  • Equipment selection
  • Quotes
  • Technical presentations
  • Training
  • Partner network
  • Technical support

Personal skills

  • Communication
  • Independence
  • Focus on results
  • Negotiation
  • Patience

Licences

List technical licences, for example an F-gas certificate or SEP, and product and sales training. Installation experience is a big advantage in this job.

How to become a technical sales advisor

Most people move from installation, servicing or design. On your CV show technical knowledge and customer contact.

Add a driving licence and willingness to work in the field. An advisor spends most of the time at customers' premises and on sites.

Tailoring your CV to the job offer

A heating equipment maker looks for selection and installer training, an electrical distributor for quotes and serving wholesalers, and a machine maker for presentations at industrial customers. Move to the top what the job ad is about.

The most common mistakes on a technical sales advisor CV

Questions and answers

What should a technical sales advisor put on a CV?

The products, region, customers, selection, quotes, training, results, licences and driving licence.

Is technical education needed?

Usually yes, or a lot of installation or servicing experience.

Which results are worth giving?

Sales growth, new partners and large projects won.

How is a technical sales advisor different from a sales representative?

An advisor gives more technical advice and selects solutions, while a representative focuses on sales and serving customers.

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