Technical Sales Engineer

National Instruments; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Manchester is seeking a Sales Engineer to identify customer needs and provide solutions. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in a technical environment, strong communication abilities, and familiarity with Oracle and CRM systems. This role offers competitive benefits including flexible time off and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefit plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible time off plans

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in sales in a technical environment.
• Self-motivated with a commercially oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills to resolve technical and customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and understand complex technical requirements.
• Configure products according to specifications and application fit.
• Develop quotes in Oracle and submit proposals on time.

Skills

Sales experience in a technical environment

Product, results driven approach

Ability to communicate at technical and commercial levels

Education

Educated to HNC/Degree level in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

CRM systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• To identify customer needs, understand complex technical requirements, liaise with customers, sales teams, factories and other departments (as needed) to ensure the most suitable outcome is being offered.
• To size and configure the products according to the technical and commercial requirements such as specifications, application fit, documentation, testing requirements, target lead-time and budget.
• Develop a quote in Oracle, assist with technical recommendations and submit the proposal to customers on time, technically and commercially accurately by offering the best solution.
• Verify that purchase orders are following the technical proposal and commercial terms offered. Resolve any technical issues that may occur with the customer.
• Contact customers (via email, digital platforms and or phone), collaborate with Outside Sales Account owners to engineer and understand customer requirements and sales strategy.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in a technical environment or Instrumentation experience.
• A product, results driven approach, commercially oriented, self-motivated.
• To demonstrate the ability to communicate at both technical and commercial levels to resolve customer issues.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Educated to HNC/Degree level in an engineering or technical discipline, or relevant experience in the industry.
• Experience of using product and business systems and standard business reporting tools, for example, Oracle and CRM systems, is advantageous.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.

Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family9s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.