Technical Sales Engineer – Equal Parts Tech, Talk, and Tact
Location:
Bourne, Lincolnshire
Travel:
Occasional (up to 20%)
Status:
£45K pa
What’s the Deal?
This isn’t your typical sales job — no cold-calling from a script, no suits-for-the-sake-of-suits.
This is about engineering insight + commercial sense.
If you can talk tech with confidence, translate specs into solutions, and build trust with clients (without needing to oversell), then you might just be the Technical Sales Engineer our client is looking for.
You’ll work with customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, helping them understand what they need — even when they’re not quite sure yet — and guiding them from enquiry to order.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing (No Corporate Jargon, Promise)
* Creating accurate, well-thought-out technical quotations
* Handling inbound enquiries and processing purchase orders
* Supporting the external sales team with product knowledge and customer insights
* Following up like a pro to keep opportunities moving
* Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by actually listening and delivering
* Using SAP and CRM tools to track activity and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
* Chipping in with the rest of the team to hit group targets (there is no I in team!)
What You’ll Need in Your Toolkit
* Strong electrical engineering knowledge (this is non-negotiable)
* A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
* Solid experience in sales engineering, inside sales, or technical customer service
* Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience with SAP and CRMs? Big bonus points
* A problem-solving mindset, not a product-pushing one
You Might Be the One If…
* A people person who speaks “engineer” and “client” fluently
* Organised, but not rigid — you adapt to the unexpected
* You care about getting things right (not just getting them done)
* You’re collaborative but self-sufficient — no handholding required
* Your follow-up game is strong — because good sales are built on trust
What Might Drive You Mad (Just Being Honest)
* This isn’t a door-knocking or commission-chasing sales gig — it's technical, considered, and sometimes a bit complex
* You’ll juggle multiple live enquiries, and yes, sometimes it’s a lot at once
* Precision matters here — your quotes and documentation need to be spot on
* Occasional travel is part of the job, including short-notice meetings or customer site visits
* There’s admin — it’s not glamourous, but it’s necessary and expected
Why This Role is Actually Pretty Awesome
* You get to solve real problems for real people using your technical brain
* Every customer is different — and you’re not stuck in a sales loop
* You’ll work alongside skilled engineers and commercial minds
* You’ll see your input directly shape customer outcomes (not lost in a chain of approval)
Ready to Talk Tech and Close Deals?