Technical Sales Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

28 days holiday

Fully expensed travel

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Stanmore, Middlesex. The role blends engineering know-how with sales, offering the chance to grow within a small, expanding business.

You will develop expertise in the company’s machinery, provide technical support to customers, demonstrate equipment, and travel to client sites across the UK. A manufacturing/engineering background and reading wiring diagrams are preferred, with a driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or engineering background required or strongly preferred.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and understand mechanical/electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of machinery and product range.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers by phone and email.
• Diagnose technical problems and propose suitable solutions.
• Demonstrate and commission machinery for customers.
• Present equipment to clients in the showroom and at sites.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK; travel expenses covered.

Skills

Engineering background

Sales experience

Wiring diagrams

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Position: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Stanmore, Middlesex

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + bonus DOE

Working Hours: Monday - Friday

Our client our a specialist supplier of bespoke Manufacturing machinery into production and FMCG environments. As a small, growing business, they are looking to expand their sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Manufacturing or Engineering background to develop their technical knowledge, build customer relationships and grow within a developing business.

The role would suit an engineer looking to move into technical sales, or someone with existing technical sales experience.

Technical Sales Engineer Position Overview

• Develop a strong understanding of the company's machinery and technical product range.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers and suppliers by telephone and email.
• Diagnose technical problems and recommend suitable solutions.
• Demonstrate and commission machinery for existing and prospective customers.
• Present equipment to clients in the company showroom.
• Diagnose and resolve machinery faults where required.
• Explain technical specifications and product benefits to customers.
• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and develop long-term customer relationships.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites across the UK, with travel expenses covered.

Technical Sales Engineer Position Requirements

• A background in Manufacturing or Engineering, gained through professional experience or education.
• Ideally, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Able to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and machinery with moving parts.
• Able to learn technical products and communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience with industrial machinery or manufacturing equipment would be advantageous.
• Previous sales or business development experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A proactive attitude, with an interest in developing commercial and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Stanmore, Middlesex, and be happy to travel occasionally to customer sites.

Technical Sales Engineer Position Package

• Salary of £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
• Company bonus on top of salary.
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Fully expensed business travel.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing small business.
• Additional benefits to be discussed.