Our client, one of the world’s leading engineering companies, based in Wymondham are currently seeking a driven and commercially minded Technical Sales Engineer to join our client in an outward-facing, client-focused role.
About the Role
1. Primarily a Monday–Friday position
2. Field-based role with regular international travel
3. High level of autonomy and responsibility
4. Main Office based in Wymondham
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
5. Previous experience in a technical sales or outward-facing sales role
6. Engineering background or hands-on experience as an engineer (essential)
7. Ability to understand and assess technical installations, particularly within marine or yacht environments
8. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
9. Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management abilities
10. Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
11. Previous experience in the yachting or commercial marine markets
12. Familiarity with electrical systems
This position combines technical expertise with proactive sales activity, supporting both existing customers and developing new business opportunities across Europe, Turkey, and the rest of the world.
The successful candidate will be responsible for selling mission-critical electronic marine products, with a focus on the company brand.
Key Responsibilities
13. Manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients, maximising business opportunities and strengthening relationships
14. Identify and develop new business opportunities with prospective customers across the EU, Turkey, and the rest of the world
15. Conduct regular client visits, including overseas travel (approximately 9 days per month)
16. Carry out onboard yacht assessments, advising on equipment placement and suitability based on technical specifications and spatial constraints
17. Perform service reviews with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and identify further opportunities
18. Work closely with the Managing Director on sales strategy and key accounts
19. Independently manage your diary and travel schedule to meet business needs
20. Act as understudy to company GM to learn to design and quote system solutions
21. Develop and maintain relationships with a global network of distributors, installers, OEMs, and yacht owners/captains
22. Identify and develop new business opportunities with both OEM and refit customers
23. Hosting technical trainings to members of the marine industry; boatbuilders and partners.
24. Attending tradeshows including, but not limited to METS, Monaco Yacht Show, Fort Lauderdale, Seaworks, and Workboat Show, Palm Beach, FLIBS, METS,
25. Provide technical training and pre- and post-sales support
26. Accurately log customer and opportunity details in both Salesforce and Simpro
Additional Information
This role will work alongside an existing counterpart based in Florida, with responsibility for the EU, Turkish, and worldwide markets.