Technical Sales Engineer
UK North
£55,000 per annum + commission structure worth approx. 10%, Bupa life assurance, 8% pension, 25 days holiday
The Company
Our client is a distributor of electronic components, servicing industries such as military, aerospace, defence, and high-end industrial. They now turnover around £15 million per annum and have over 75 employees.
Still privately owned since they were founded 50 years ago, this business is highly regarded by their franchise partners. They have established accounts across the UK and aim to expand even further, across both new accounts and their product portfolio.
As a result they are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Engineer with immediate effect.
The Role
The role of Technical Sales Engineer will report directly into one of the business’s Directors and will have the freedom to manage the patch in the North of England autonomously. With long sales cycles and high order values, building strong business relationships within the franchise network is critical. The role of Technical Sales Engineer will involve:
Responsibility for an account portfolio covering the North of England, North Wales, and Scotland
80% account management, including seeking opportunities to expand and develop current business portfolios
Travel approximately 3 days per week to meet with clients, including overnight stays as appropriate
Managing the whole process from pipeline to order placement
Working with the internal sales team on quotations and pricing
The Candidate
To be successful in your application for this Technical Sales Engineer role you will need:
Technical experience in electronic or electro-mechanical components
Experience or desire to be in a customer facing position, with strong relationship building skills
Ability to travel extensively and stay overnight across the North of England
Good organisational skills to manage workloads autonomously and track sales pipelines
Drive to achieve and exceed sales targets
The Benefits
For this Technical Sales Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:
£55,000 per annum
Commission structure worth approx. 10% of annual salary
Flexible working structure
Bupa life assurance
8% pension increasing 1% each year of service
Additional pension scheme
25 days holiday
If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to or give me a call on (phone number removed).
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