Technical Sales Engineer

Jobs4; Leeds; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Remote working

5% pension plan

8 UK bank holidays

On-site parking

Job summary

Jobs4 is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive orders and grow profitability from a home-based Yorkshire territory. You will provide design solutions, ensure tender inclusions, and maintain CRM records in Salesforce.

The role reports to the Regional Sales Manager and involves collaboration with technical, estimating, and marketing teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a construction-related sales or similar position, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant construction-related role with at least 2 years.
• Degree-level education (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths & English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Promote, sell, and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-driven approach.
• Provide design solutions that meet customer requirements and comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Work to ensure products are specified in tender documents.
• Achieve enquiry, quotation, and order volume targets at agreed gross margins.
• Keep CRM records (Salesforce) up to date to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers within each account.
• Develop new business relationships and identify prospective customers.
• Produce clear, accurate written proposals and quotations in line with house style.
• Develop personal skills such as time management and presentation capability.
• Collaborate with internal teams including technical, estimating, and marketing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Degree-level education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

CAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Technical Sales Engineer Yorkshire - Home Based

Role Objective

This position is suited to a technically minded candidate who will play a key role in helping the organisation achieve its commercial targets. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to internal processes, continuous improvement, and high-quality service delivery. Objectives are set at management level and cascaded through annual appraisals and regular departmental communication. This role focusses on maximising order intake, profitability, and growth. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager, and this is a home based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote, sell, and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-driven approach.
• Provide design solutions that meet customer requirements and comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Work to ensure products are specified in tender documents.
• Achieve enquiry, quotation, and order volume targets at agreed gross margins.
• Keep CRM records (Salesforce) up to date to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers within each account.
• Develop new business relationships and identify prospective customers.
• Produce clear, accurate written proposals and quotations in line with house style.
• Develop personal skills such as time management and presentation capability.
• Collaborate with internal teams including technical, estimating, and marketing.
• Act in accordance with legal responsibilities and the company's QHSE policies

Experience Essential

• Experience in a relevant construction-related role (e.g., customer service, sales, project management, QS).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related position or industry.

Desirable

• Proven experience in a sales environment securing new business.
• Track record of territory development and order growth.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and CAD.
• Confident negotiator.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths & English.

Personal Attributes

• Determined, focused, and self-motivated.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially aware with strong business acumen.
• Humble, driven, and eager to succeed.
• Curious and open to new ideas.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• Company vehicle
• 5% pension plan.
• Remote working (occasional office visits initially)
• On-site parking at key office locations.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equal Opportunities employer.
• No-smoking policy in operation.

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