Technical Sales Engineer (Aftermarket) - Leicestershire

RecruitMe; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stamford seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for their Aftermarket Division. This role involves leading aftermarket enquiries, preparing technical proposals, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in technical sales. The position offers a salary of £50,000 – £55,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits, including hybrid working and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

12% employer pension

33 days holiday

Long-term training and development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar).
• Experience in technical sales, applications engineering or a customer-facing technical role.
• Ability to understand P&IDs, drawings, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead aftermarket enquiries (spares, upgrades, retrofits, repairs, service).
• Prepare accurate quotations, technical proposals and costings.
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Experience in technical sales

Ability to understand P&IDs

Commercial awareness

Clear communicator

Highly organised

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Aftermarket

£50,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + 12% Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced technical sales professional with strong engineering understanding?

Do you enjoy solving complex customer problems and turning technical challenges into commercially sound solutions?

Our global engineering client—an established leader in combustion, environmental and thermal process technologies—is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Engineer to support their high-performing Aftermarket Division.

This role is ideal for someone who brings both technical credibility and commercial confidence, and who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive salary of

  £50k–£55k plus bonus

• Generous 12% employer pension

  and 33 days holiday

• Work with globally recognised industrial technologies

• Shape aftermarket solutions for major operators across energy, refining, petrochemicals and industrial sectors

• Join a respected engineering team that invests heavily in development, training and long-term career growth

The Role

As a Technical Sales Engineer – Aftermarket, you will:

• Lead aftermarket enquiries (spares, upgrades, retrofits, repairs, service)

• Review and interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings

• Prepare accurate quotations, technical proposals and costings

• Work closely with engineering, service and commercial teams to validate solutions

• Engage directly with clients and EPCs to understand needs and propose best-fit options

• Maintain pipeline discipline through structured follow-up and CRM management

• Support commercial negotiations and ensure proposals are profitable and compliant

• Build long-term relationships across key accounts and global operators

What You Need to Bring

Essential

• Strong engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar)

• Experience in technical sales, applications engineering or a customer-facing technical role

• Ability to understand P&IDs, drawings, and technical specifications

• Commercial awareness and confidence preparing costed proposals

• Clear communicator, comfortable engaging with engineers and decision-makers

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience within combustion, flares, burners, thermal or process equipment

• Exposure to aftermarket sales cycles within industrial engineering

• Understanding of field service or engineered product lifecycles

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £55,000 base salary

• Bonus scheme

• 12% employer pension

• 33 days holiday

• Hybrid working options

• Long-term training and development pathways

• Opportunity for global travel where required

Apply Today

If you’re a technically strong engineer who enjoys customer interaction and delivering commercially sound solutions, this is a standout opportunity within a world-class engineering organisation.