Company Overview
Anglia Components, established in 1972, has supported the UK & Ireland’s technology sectors for more than 50 years. We are the UK’s largest privately owned authorised distributor and value‑added services provider of electronic components and modules. We are proud of our world‑class suppliers, our diverse mix of customers across all sectors, and our continued growth in revenue and market share.
Position
We are seeking a motivated Trainee Technical Marketing Engineer to support our sales and marketing activities through a strong technical understanding of electronic products and solutions. This office‑based, entry‑level role is ideal for a recent school or college leaver who wants to develop a career at the intersection of electronics engineering, sales, and marketing. You will receive structured training while working closely with engineering, sales, and product teams to promote, position, and support our electronic products in the market.
Key Responsibilities
* Learn and understand the company’s supplier base, electronic products, technologies, and applications
* Support the preparation of technical marketing materials (newsletter content, datasheets, presentations, application notes)
* Assist in demonstrating products to field application engineers, sales teams and customers
* Provide basic pre‑sales technical support under supervision
* Help analyse customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions
* Support market research activities, including supplier evaluations and competitor analysis
* Assist with customer technical enquiries
* Attend trade shows, exhibitions and customer visits supporting the sales and marketing teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with sales, product management, and engineering teams
* Support internal training sessions for sales teams on product market positioning and applications
Training & Development
* Supported 2‑year day release college courses: HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) level 4 and an opportunity to complete HND Engineering level 5
* Training programme to achieve level 5 HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is expected to take a minimum of 4 years; commitment and dedication will be required
* Structured onboarding and product training within the office and college setting
* Mentoring from experienced technical marketing engineers, technical analysts, sales and applications engineers
* Opportunity to progress into roles such as Technical Engineer or Technical Marketing Analyst is a long‑term possibility for the right candidate
Skills & Qualifications
* 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above, including English, Maths and Science
* Basic understanding and a genuine interest in electronics (analogue, digital, or embedded systems)
* Willingness to learn and develop commercial and customer‑facing skills
* Have the Right to Work in the UK
* Knowledge of electronic components, systems, or test equipment
* Interest in marketing, sales, or product management
* Experience with presentations, technical writing, or customer interaction
* Awareness of market analysis
Personal Attributes
* Enthusiastic, curious, and proactive
* Strong problem‑solving mindset
* Confident and professional when dealing with customers and suppliers
* Well‑organised with good attention to detail
What We Offer
* Competitive trainee salary
* Full training and career development plan
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to work with innovative electronic products and applications
* Pension
* 27 days holiday
* 4‑day week
* Company BBQs and other company benefits
Equal Opportunity Employment
Anglia believes diversity amongst its workforce creates more opportunity for both personal and business success. We look to recruit great minds from all walks of life, regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability.
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