Regional Sales Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector is seeking a technical sales engineer to engage with customers on product development. This home-based role requires strong technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to advise clients on solutions. With competitive commission and ongoing training, this position offers a unique blend of autonomy and teamwork.

Benefits

Company car

Commission and bonuses

Private medical

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales engineering or technical sales.
• Understanding of testing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to discuss technical concepts with prospective leads.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to assess project requirements.
• Visit customers to evaluate product requirements and gather sales opportunities.
• Represent the company at trade shows showcasing products.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Physics or a related technical field

Job description

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The ideal candidate will have experience or education in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Microwave Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering.

Working with customers in a consultative solutions sales focused role, helping them to select the right products/solutions for their Product Development/Research projects.

This is the ideal role for a candidate that has a technical background but a passion for people and likes to work with a wide variety of customers, projects and research topics.

• The role involves working closely with customers to asses their project requirements and how our clients products and solutions can assist them.
• Visiting customers to assess their product requirements and to gather information on potential sales and business opportunities.
• Representing the company at trade shows and showcasing new products and technologies.
• Working with product development teams, feeding back from end clients on potential product innovation.

You must be able to discuss highly technical concepts with prospective leads and have a commercial mind set. Willingness for some travel across the UK. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in sales engineering, technical sales, or a similar role within Electronics Manufacturing or a related industry.
• Ideally an understanding of testing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex client challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

This is a home based role and there is a high degree of autonomy. Company, car, commission, bonuses and private medical. Ongoing training and development.