Technical Sales Engineer

Driver Hire Borders; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of engineering solutions is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to expand their customer base and support the Field Sales team. This role demands excellent communication skills and a solid technical background, particularly in electronics. You will manage inquiries, develop sales opportunities, and ensure smooth communication with customers. The position offers remote/hybrid work options and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote working

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electronics.
• Experience in pre-sales or after-sales support for technical products.
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Respond to technical sales inquiries and manage leads.
• Support Field Sales team with essential documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Sales pipeline management

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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