Remote Sales Engineer — Strategic Tech Solutions Partner

Schaeffler; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a technically focused sales professional for remote work with a base office in Birmingham. The role involves identifying and developing regional opportunities, supporting customers with product presentations, and aligning sales strategies with corporate objectives.

The candidate should have 3–4 years in technical sales, an HND in Engineering, and strong IT and communication skills, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in a technical sales role.
• An HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive, self-motivated and professional approach with a strong customer focus.
• Strong negotiation skills, strategic thinking and the ability to build lasting relationships and networks.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage new and existing business opportunities through continuous analysis of market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity;
• Provide technical support, product presentations and training to both customers and Schaeffler distribution partners;
• Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with the Industrial Divisional Strategy;
• Regularly report regional sales performance, forecasts and action plans to the Industrial Sales Director;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records within the Salesforce (CRM) system.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Willingness to travel

Education

HND in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schaeffler is seeking a technically focused sales professional for remote work with a base office in Birmingham. The role involves identifying and developing regional opportunities, supporting customers with product presentations, and aligning sales strategies with corporate objectives.

The candidate should have 3–4 years in technical sales, an HND in Engineering, and strong IT and communication skills, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.