Regional Sales Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector is seeking a Sales Engineer to work closely with customers on their Product Development projects. This role requires a technical background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and a passion for sales. Candidates will assess requirements, attend trade shows, and collaborate on product innovation within a home-based, autonomous working environment.

Benefits

Company car

Commission and bonuses

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales engineering or technical sales.
• Understanding of testing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess project requirements and customer needs.
• Visit customers to gather information on sales opportunities.
• Represent the company at trade shows and showcase products.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Physics or related 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.