Sales Engineer

Next Generation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation in Greater London is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive RF & Microwave solutions for a manufacturing client base. You will identify opportunities, present technical demonstrations, and manage the full sales lifecycle.

The role requires 3–5 years field service experience with RF & microwave tech, strong customer requirements understanding, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. A stable, established company offers structure and growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience working as a Field Service Engineer with RF & Microwave Technology (Essential)
• Expert knowledge with RF & Microwave technologies (Essential)
• Ability to understand technical customer requirements (Essential)
• Knowledge of electronic components and systems (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within target markets and applications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, engineering teams, procurement departments, and strategic customers
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations
• Understand customer technical requirements and propose suitable RF and microwave solutions
• Assist in the preparation of quotations, proposals, and commercial negotiations
• Work collaboratively with internal engineering teams to support solution development and feasibility assessments
• Support customers throughout the full sales lifecycle from enquiry through to project delivery
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate pipeline activity, forecasts, and customer interactions
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies within the RF and microwave industry
• Attend industry exhibitions, networking events, and customer meetings to promote the company and its capabilities
• Deliver sales targets and support wider business growth objectives
• Provide feedback to the business regarding customer requirements, market opportunities, and product development needs
• Promote a professional, customer‑focused approach aligned to company values and standards
• Ensure compliance with export control, confidentiality, and industry regulatory requirements where applicable

Skills

RF & Microwave Technology

Customer requirements analysis

Electronic components & systems

Field service engineering

Job description

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00am - 16:30pm)

Salary: £50,000 p.a.

Company

Next Generation have been appointed to recruit for a Field Service Engineer to work for a well-established manufacturing company that specialises in state of the art optical and RF microwave components.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within target markets and applications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, engineering teams, procurement departments, and strategic customers
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations
• Understand customer technical requirements and propose suitable RF and microwave solutions
• Assist in the preparation of quotations, proposals, and commercial negotiations
• Work collaboratively with internal engineering teams to support solution development and feasibility assessments
• Support customers throughout the full sales lifecycle from enquiry through to project delivery
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate pipeline activity, forecasts, and customer interactions
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies within the RF and microwave industry
• Attend industry exhibitions, networking events, and customer meetings to promote the company and its capabilities
• Deliver sales targets and support wider business growth objectives
• Provide feedback to the business regarding customer requirements, market opportunities, and product development needs
• Promote a professional, customer‑focused approach aligned to company values and standards
• Ensure compliance with export control, confidentiality, and industry regulatory requirements where applicable

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience working as a Field Service Engineer with RF & Microwave Technology (Essential)
• Expert knowledge with RF & Microwave technologies (Essential)
• Ability to understand technical customer requirements (Essential)
• Knowledge of electronic components and systems (Essential)