Materials Solutions Lead | Huntingdon, UK | Full-time

Advanced Engineering UK; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Engineering UK in Huntingdon is seeking a Materials Solutions Lead to manage high-value materials opportunities from enquiry to close. The role combines materials expertise with commercial leadership to develop customer solutions.

Responsibilities include leading proposals, pricing and negotiations, supporting account managers on complex opportunities, and coordinating technical, sourcing and quality specialists while contributing to strategic projects and coaching colleagues within the

Qualifications

• STEM degree in materials science, engineering, chemistry or related field.
• Experience in technical sales, solution sales or applications engineering.
• Proven success closing high-value deals.
• Strong commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals, pricing and negotiations.
• Support account managers on complex opportunities.
• Develop customer solutions and coordinate specialists.
• Contribute to strategic projects and develop colleagues within the team.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Technical sales

Commercial judgement

Deal closing

Education

STEM degree in materials science/engineering/chemistry

Tools

CRM

Procurement experience

Job description

Materials Solutions Lead | Huntingdon, UK | Full-time

The Materials Solutions Lead manages complex, high-value materials opportunities from initial enquiry to commercial close. The role combines materials expertise with commercial leadership, developing customer solutions and coordinating technical, sourcing and quality specialists. Responsibilities include leading proposals, pricing and negotiations, supporting account managers on complex opportunities, contributing to strategic projects and developing colleagues within the Materials Solutions team.

Requirements

• STEM degree in materials science, engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in technical sales, solution sales or applications engineering.
• Proven success closing high-value deals.
• Strong commercial judgement.

Desirable skills and experience

• Knowledge of materials.
• Exposure to microfabrication or materials testing.
• CRM, procurement or supplier sourcing experience.
• Experience integrating new capabilities or teams.