Regional Sales Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Electronics Manufacturing sector is seeking a Sales Engineer to join its team. This home-based role offers the opportunity to work with clients on product development and research projects. The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree, experience in sales engineering, and a passion for customer interaction. The role involves assessing customer needs, troubleshooting complex challenges, and representing the company at industry events, all while enjoying autonomy and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company car

Commission and bonuses

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Working with customers to assess their project requirements.
• Visiting customers to gather information on potential sales opportunities.
• Representing the company at trade shows.

Skills

Strong technical problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.