Technical Sales Engineer

Randstad CPE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage sales inquiries and support the Field Sales team. This remote/hybrid role requires an engineering background and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will proactively identify sales opportunities and collaborate effectively across departments. The position offers a competitive salary and commission structure.

Benefits

Remote Working

Flexible Hours

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or strong technical background in electronics.
• Experience in pre-sales or after-sales support for technical products.
• Capacity to thrive in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities for the Field Sales team.
• Respond to technical sales inquiries professionally.
• Provide sales enablement support to the Field Sales team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Technical background in electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Title: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Office Base: Reading)

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 37.5

Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 + up to 20% Commission (OTE £45k)

Benefits & Additions: Remote Working, Flexible Hours, 25 days holiday,

The Company:

We are a prominent provider of test and measurement solutions for engineers and scientists across the Globe. For over 20 years we've been an authorized distributor of National Instruments and offer a range of instrumentation, educational laboratories, and value-added services from leading global providers.

We are looking for a technical sales representative who can manage new potential customers and collaborate across departments to improve sales enablement. The ideal candidate will be a high-performer who can efficiently and quickly provide reliable support to both management and the field sales team.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and develop new sales opportunities for the Field Sales team, focusing on expanding our customer base through targeted prospecting and outbound lead generation.
• Respond promptly and professionally to technical sales inquiries and new leads. You'll be responsible for following up on all highly qualified leads to move them through the sales pipeline.
• Work closely with the Field Sales team to understand their challenges and provide essential sales enablement support, including supplier documentation, quotes, and pitch materials.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, addressing their questions, concerns, and feedback in a positive, concise, and empathetic manner, escalating issues internally when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Director and marketing team to review company resources and develop effective customer communication plans.
• Ensure all customer relationship management CRM data (preferably in Salesforce) and administrative tasks are accurate and up-to-date

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a strong technical background in electronics.
• Experience in pre-sales or after-sales support for technical products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A capacity to thrive in a remote work environment and manage time effectively.
• A UK work permit and a UK driving license.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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