Technical Sales Engineer

Apex Resource Management; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in innovative motor, drive, and linear motion solutions is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage a diverse product portfolio. This hybrid position offers autonomy and the opportunity to influence product development while engaging directly with customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and sales skills, aiming for a collaborative role in expanding market presence.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Company car

Continuous learning with product training

Involvement in innovative product development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical Sales Engineer role or similar.
• Proven ability to understand complex technical products.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Champion dedicated portfolio of motors, drives, and linear products.
• Handle technical queries and provide product advice.
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing.

Skills

Sales Skills

Technical Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

Technical qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM/analytical tools

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer
Leicester

Hybrid working available

GBP35,000 - GBP45,000 per annum + bonus + company car

Are you a technically minded sales professional looking to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio while working with innovative motor, drive, and linear motion solutions? This is a unique opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a forward-thinking team that combines targeted sales with end-to-end product management, offering true variety and progression.

The Opportunity:

We re looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to work across a specialist product range, targeting key end-users, and system integrators. This hybrid role blends technical sales with strategic product ownership giving you the chance to influence product development, build supplier relationships, and shape go-to-market strategy.

You ll be a product ambassador engaging directly with both internal stakeholders and external customers. From handling technical enquiries and running product training, to negotiating prices and scoping new opportunities, you ll play a vital part in expanding market presence and driving growth.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Champion a dedicated portfolio of motors, drives, and linear products
• Handle technical queries and provide product advice at an engineer-to-engineer level
• Develop customer relationships through targeted visits and project-based selling
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing and monitor delivery performance
• Identify new market opportunities and support with strategic growth initiatives
• Create product copy, manage online content, and support marketing campaigns
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to leverage market insights and CRM data
• Attend trade shows and supplier meetings (UK & international travel included)
• Continuously analyse product performance and develop strategies for improvement

What You ll Bring:

• Experience in a Technical Sales Engineer role (or similar)
• Technical qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• Proven ability to understand complex technical products and applications
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Prior experience in a technical sales or product management environment (advantageous)
• Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint and CRM/analytical tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

What s in It for You?

• A hybrid role offering real autonomy and variety
• Opportunity to grow into a specialist or strategic leadership role
• Involvement in innovative product development and market expansion
• Annual bonus and company car
• Continuous learning with product training and supplier visits.

This role would suit someone with experience as a Technical Sales Engineer, Product Manager, Sales Engineer, or Applications Engineer.