Technical Sales Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a technically minded Technical Sales Engineer in Sittingbourne. You will blend engineering knowledge with commercial acumen to propose solutions, prepare quotations and support projects across multiple industries.

The role offers variety, career growth and a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop technical and sales expertise. Applicants should have a STEM background and experience in technical sales, engineering, manufacturing or

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or relevant industry experience.
• Experience within technical sales, engineering, manufacturing or food processing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• High levels of IT literacy.
• Good Maths and English skills.
• A proactive approach and desire to continuously develop knowledge.
• Additional language skills would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and support to customers, distributors and internal teams.
• Producing quotations and identifying suitable solutions.
• Assisting with technical projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting field sales teams during customer visits.
• Delivering projects and reports within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining accurate records and administrative documentation.
• Attending exhibitions, meetings and industry events when required.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering experience

Manufacturing experience

Food processing experience

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Project management

IT literacy

Maths

English

Additional language skills

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

In Sittingbourne. Join a growing engineering manufacturer supporting customers with technical solutions, quotations, projects and process improvements. Ideal for candidates with technical sales, engineering or manufacturing experience seeking variety and career growth.

Sittingbourne

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Permanent role

Our client, a well-established and highly respected engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join their team in Sittingbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional to combine engineering knowledge with commercial awareness, helping customers identify the most effective solutions while supporting business growth and development.

Why Join Our Client?

• Established and growing manufacturer
• Varied role combining technical, commercial and project work
• Opportunity to support customers across multiple industries
• Collaborative and values-driven working environment
• Genuine opportunities for personal and professional development

The Role

As Technical Sales Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and support to customers, distributors and internal teams. You will be responsible for preparing quotations, identifying suitable solutions, assisting with technical projects and helping drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to technical enquiries and customer requests
• Producing detailed quotations and estimates
• Recommending the most suitable technical solutions
• Supporting customers with projects and technical challenges
• Assisting with technical training for internal and external stakeholders
• Investigating customer complaints and improvement opportunities
• Supporting field sales teams during customer visits
• Delivering projects and reports within agreed timescales
• Maintaining accurate records and administrative documentation
• Attending exhibitions, meetings and industry events when required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A STEM degree or relevant industry experience
• Experience within technical sales, engineering, manufacturing or food processing
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• High levels of IT literacy
• Good Maths and English skills
• A proactive approach and desire to continuously develop knowledge
• Additional language skills would be advantageous

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.