Consulo are proud recruitment partners to a global leader in precision engineered component technology, recognised worldwide for innovation, R&D investment and cutting-edge engineering solutions supplied into some of the most advanced manufacturing environments on the planet.
Due to continued growth and strategic expansion, we are now seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage and develop a highly established customer portfolio across the East Midlands and surrounding regions.
This is not a transactional sales role.
It is a consultative, engineering-led position focused on understanding customer applications, solving complex technical challenges and becoming a trusted partner to OEMs and high-end manufacturing businesses operating at the forefront of technology.
You will be working with customers across sectors including:
Industrial Automation
Robotics & Cobotics
Medical & Life Sciences
Aerospace & Defence
Renewable Energy
Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing
Special Purpose Machinery
Advanced Manufacturing & Precision Engineering
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic and technically minded individual who genuinely enjoys engineering, technology and customer interaction.
The successful candidate will inherit a portfolio of established OEM accounts whilst also identifying and developing new business opportunities through a solutions-based, consultative sales approach.
You will work closely with design engineers, production teams, R&D departments and procurement functions to understand applications, improve performance and deliver technically superior solutions.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being in front of customers, discussing applications, interpreting engineering challenges and adding genuine technical value rather than simply selling products.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, nurture and strengthen relationships with key OEM and manufacturing customers across the territory
* Identify and win new business opportunities within existing and emerging sectors
* Provide technical and application-based support to customers
* Work closely with engineering, design and production teams to understand customer requirements
* Deliver consultative sales solutions based around performance, reliability and engineering capability
* Conduct customer visits, technical discussions and product presentations
* Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through proactive business development activity
* Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and account development plans
* Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and competitor activity
* Collaborate with internal technical and operational teams to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Requirements
* Previous experience within Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering or a customer-facing engineering role
* A strong technical mindset with the ability to understand mechanical engineering applications
* Qualifications or background within Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Machining or similar engineering disciplines highly advantageous
* Experience working with OEMs, industrial manufacturing or engineered products preferred
* Passion for technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Self-motivated, driven and commercially aware
* Ability to work autonomously whilst managing a regional territory
Whats on Offer
Opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering technology leader
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Extensive product and technical training
Highly consultative technical sales environment
Exposure to some of the UKs most advanced engineering and manufacturing businesses
Competitive salary, bonus and company benefits package
Company vehicle/car allowance
Strong collaborative and engineering-focused culture
If you are an engineering-led sales professional who enjoys technology, customer interaction and solving real-world applications within advanced manufacturing environments, this represents an exceptional long-term opportunity with a business genuinely regarded as a leader within its field.
Please send me through an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration
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