Technical Sales Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fall protection products is seeking a motivated Technical Sales Engineer to drive sales growth and manage key accounts. This dual-role combines office and field-based responsibilities, focusing on client relationships and account management within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and information.
• Experience in solution-based selling preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve personal sales targets and report daily sales.
• Take ownership of key accounts and contracts.
• Conduct surveys and assessments for quotations.

Skills

Solution-based selling

Strong team player

Interpreting technical drawings

Customer relationship management

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

CAD software

CRM systems

Job description

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Our client is seeking a motivated and technically minded Technical Sales Engineer to join their growing team. This is a dual office- and field-based role focused on promoting and selling fall protection products and services. The role involves conducting site visits, performing surveys, and holding face-to-face client meetings alongside office-based sales activities and regular training.

You will play a key role in generating and converting leads, managing key accounts, and building strong client relationships. This role is ideal for someone who is commercially driven, technically adept, and eager to contribute to strategic growth in a specialised industry.

Key Areas of Focus

• Growth of fall protection product and service sales
• Expansion of sales to end users
• Development of repeat customer relationships
• Maintenance and growth of profit margins

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve personal sales targets and report daily sales and quotations
• Take ownership of key accounts and contracts with a focus on new business
• Generate leads via calls, prospecting, and lead generation systems
• Follow up quotations and maintain project tracking database
• Attend monthly performance review meetings to assess and improve results
• Visit sites to conduct surveys and assessments for quotations
• Develop major accounts including contractors, installers, and end users
• Carry out additional sales-related tasks as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and information
• Experience in solution-based selling (preferred)
• A proactive and growth-oriented mindset
• Previous exposure to the construction industry (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working at height and willing to travel
• Competency in CAD software and CRM systems
• Strong team player who can also work independently
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English