Technical Sales Engineer

Forrest Recruitment; Denton; On-site; GBP 38,250 - 51,750; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Audenshaw (with UK travel). The role involves consultative selling of capital equipment and industrial products, building lasting customer relationships and understanding production needs.

Full product training is provided. You will generate quotations, manage opportunities in the CRM, and coordinate with service engineers to ensure seamless customer service across the UK.

Qualifications

• Technical or engineering background essential.
• Experience selling capital equipment or industrial products desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships.
• Consultative selling approach and customer needs analysis.
• Higher mobility with UK travel and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Visit customer sites to understand production and packaging requirements.
• Advise on suitable machinery and consumable solutions.
• Produce accurate quotations and manage opportunities from enquiry to close.
• Manage customer activity and opportunities in the CRM system.
• Liaise with service engineers to ensure high-quality service.
• Provide technical guidance and first-line support as needed.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales within existing accounts.
• Attend industry exhibitions and supplier visits; occasional overseas training.
• Represent the company professionally to develop long-term relationships.

Skills

Technical/Engineering background

Capital equipment sales

Communication skills

CRM software experience

Driving licence

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Audenshaw (with UK travel)

Salary: £45,000 + commission

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Our client is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer with a technical or engineering background and experience selling capital equipment, machinery or industrial products. This is a consultative role focused on understanding customers' needs, providing expert advice and recommending the right solutions rather than simply selling products. Full product training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and developing long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities as a Technical Sales Engineer

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Carry out customer sites visits to understand production and packaging requirements.
• Advise customers on suitable machinery and consumable solutions.
• Produce accurate quotations and oversee sales opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Manage and update customer activity and opportunities using the CRM system
• Liaise with service engineers to ensure customers receive a seamless and high-quality service.
• Offer technical guidance and first-line support to customers when required.
• Identify opportunities to develop sales within existing customer accounts.
• Attend industry exhibitions, supplier visits and occasional overseas manufacturer training.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the business, developing long-term customer relationships.

Desirables of a Technical Sales Engineer

• Technical or engineering background ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience selling capital equipment, machinery or industrial products is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Naturally personable with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A consultative approach, with the confidence to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Able to manage multiple enquiries and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience using CRM software desirable.
• Knowledge of the packaging, manufacturing or automation sectors is beneficial.
• Experience carrying out customer site surveys or product demonstrations is desirable.
• Able to explain technical information clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical customers.
• Self-motivated, reliable and committed to delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Eager to develop new skills and build a long-term career within a growing business.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted