Junior Technical Sales Representative

JR United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm is seeking a Junior Technical Sales Representative in County Down, Northern Ireland. The position offers a €40,500 salary plus commission, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career growth. Candidates should have technical sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. The role involves developing a sales territory, providing product demonstrations, and responding to inquiries. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development support

Performance-based compensation package

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexible home office working

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in technical sales/engineering experience ideally with knowledge of tool clamping, milling, or machining technologies.
• Strong communication skills to connect with decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop your own territory and customer portfolio.
• Provide on-site product demonstrations and technical support.
• Respond to technical sales inquiries and prepare quotations.
• Attend customer visits and industry trade fairs.

Skills

Technical sales skills

Excellent communication

Customer service focus

Self-motivated

Fluent in English

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Completed technical education

Job description

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Junior Technical Sales Representative, County Down

Client: Mercury Hampton

Location: County Down, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Junior Technical Sales Representative Ireland & Northern Ireland

€40,500 basic salary

Up to 2% commission

OTE €52,000 uncapped

Comprehensive Training and Development Support

Global Leader of Machine Tool Solutions

Hybrid company car

Benefits package including holidays, healthcare, sick pay.

Whats in it for you:

• A full-time, permanent role with the opportunity to develop your own sales territory.
• Comprehensive product and sales training with ongoing support.
• A performance-based compensation package including a company car (also for private use).
• Flexible home office working arrangement.
• A career with a successful and growing international organisation.

About the job

Mercury Hampton Ltd has been exclusively retained for this European manufacturer specialising in high-precision clamping, tool holding, and machining technology. Our product range includes innovative solutions for tool holders, balancing systems, and presetting equipment, trusted by leading companies across the global metalworking and manufacturing industries. With a strong international presence and hundreds of employees worldwide, we are known for delivering excellent product quality, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding customer service.

What you will do

• Receive structured training alongside experienced team members to build knowledge and sales skills.
• Develop your own territory and customer portfolio after a detailed onboarding period.
• Sell high-quality, technically advanced products to qualified industrial customers.
• Provide on-site product demonstrations, training, and technical support.
• Respond to technical sales enquiries via phone and email, prepare quotations, and follow up.
• Attend customer visits, installations, and industry trade fairs across the region.
• Work closely with the internal support team to deliver exceptional service from first contact to after-sales support.

What you will have

• At least 1 year in technical sales/ engineering experience ideally with knowledge of tool clamping, milling, or machining technologies.
• Completed technical education, degree not essential, ideally in mechanical, manufacturing, or technical engineering fields.
• You will be an excellent communicator and be able to connect and sell to a wide variety of functional decision makers.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Customer service focused with a proactive approach to building relationships.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Ireland and Northern Ireland.

If you're looking for an exciting start to your sales career within the precision engineering sector, we want to hear from you! The best part of this is, if you are successful in getting the job, we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit, 96% are still with their company 12 months later, and 94% are still there 2 years later. That speaks for itself.

Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion this position requires, then get in touch now before the deadline expires.

To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Kyle Shore, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on [phone].

We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter including your salary expectations.