Technical Field Sales Engineer

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Technical Field Sales Engineer to drive technical sales and build strong client relationships across the UK. With responsibilities including identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and overseeing the sales process, this role requires a degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years in technical sales. The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000, bonuses, a company car, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Company car

Extensive attractive benefits

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Technical Sales/Business Development experience, preferably with a furnace manufacturer or thermal equipment supplier.
• Experience in an international environment is highly valued.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Identify customer needs and propose tailor-made technical solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory.
• Conduct client visits, presentations, and negotiations.
• Oversee the entire sales process, managing contracts and ensuring follow-up.
• Provide regular reporting and market insights to management.

Skills

Technical Sales

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Academic Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Thermal Engineering

Tools

Office applications

Job description

Technical Field Sales Engineer

Permanent role Salary £50,000 to £60,000 bonuses company car extensive attractive benefits

Location – UK wide (office hub in Stoke on Trent, ST1 5UR)

Hybrid working available

Candidate Profile

• Academic Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Thermal Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of Technical Sales/Business Development experience, preferably with a furnace manufacturer or thermal equipment supplier.
• Experience in an international environment is highly valued
• Proficiency in Office applications is expected.
• Full Driving Licence

Beyond technical expertise, our client values energy, curiosity, and a genuine interest in building relationships. You will communicate effectively, listen actively, and adapt to different audiences. Your interpersonal skills help you establish trust and long-term partnerships, and your service-oriented approach ensures customers receive the support they need.

You are comfortable working in dynamic environments, tackling challenges, and finding practical solutions to complex problems. Independence and initiative are important—you take ownership of your work and are motivated by achieving results. At the same time, you collaborate well with cross-functional teams. A positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting are essential.

A valid driver’s license is required, and you should be prepared to travel approximately 20–30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners by making regular customer visits, building trust, and ensuring their needs are met.
• Identify customer needs and propose tailor‑made technical solutions while collaborating with internal departments to provide comprehensive support.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory by prospecting new markets and actively contributing to the commercial strategy.
• Conduct client visits, presentations, and negotiations, respond to calls for tenders, and negotiate pricing conditions.
• Oversee the entire sales process, from technical advice to financial follow‑up and final settlement, managing contracts and ensuring comprehensive sales follow‑up.
• Provide regular reporting and market insights to management and participate in the development of commercial forecasts and strategic plans.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.