Field Sales Engineer (m/f/d) - Mil/Aero

Heilind Electronics Europe; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-reliability electronic components is seeking a motivated sales professional with a military and aerospace background. This role involves driving sales growth in a defined territory, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating closely with the sales team. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work atmosphere

Permanent employment with competitive salary

Performance-based bonus scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Stable position in a growing company

International work environment

Qualifications

• Strong market and product knowledge in the electronic components industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proactive and independent working style.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for assigned sales territory including revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Support existing customers and acquire new customers via phone and digital tools.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Customer-oriented mindset

Education

Commercial education or technical training

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced sales professional with a background in the military and aerospace (Mil/Aero) industry. The primary objective of this role is to drive the development of the assigned sales region through proactive customer care and strategic new customer acquisition. If you have a passion for high-reliability electronic components and thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Heilind

Heilind is the largest distributor of connectors in the United States and a highly successful, internationally active mid-sized company specializing in the distribution of high-quality electronic components—including connectors, switches, relays, sensors, and labeling technology. Founded in 1974 by Bob Clapp, Heilind remains privately owned. With over 2,000 employees across more than 40 locations worldwide, we serve as the vital link between our customers and manufacturers—and we continue to grow.

Your Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the assigned sales territory, including revenue, gross margin, quotation management and follow-up, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Support and development of existing customers, as well as active acquisition of new customers via phone and digital tools
• Technical consultation and design-in support at customer sites
• Ongoing collaboration and information exchange with the Inside Sales team
• Continuous market and competitive analysis to support current and future projects
  
  
  

Your Profile

• Strong market and product knowledge in the electronic components industry
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on relationship management
• Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive and independent working style
• Commercial education or technical training combined with several years of relevant professional experience
• Proficiency in English
  
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work atmosphere with a family-like environment
• Permanent employment with a competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training opportunities
• A stable position in a growing company with nearly 50 years of market presence
• An international work environment with the opportunity to participate in projects and develop professionally