Technical Sales Engineer - Formwork & Falsework

Mitchell Maguire; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to cover national accounts in the formwork and falsework sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction sales or engineering and possess strong technical skills. Responsibilities include developing new business relationships, meeting revenue targets, and providing tailored solutions. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, with flexible working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Full comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with site experience preferred.
• Open to candidates from civil engineering hire sales backgrounds.
• Ability to read technical drawings required.

Responsibilities

• Sell formwork and falsework equipment in the designated territory.
• Conduct site visits and virtual meetings as needed.
• Meet revenue targets and present solutions to customers.

Skills

Technical understanding

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Drive and enthusiasm

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Engineer - Formwork & Falsework and Temporary Works

Area to be covered: National

Based: Northampton or surrounding areas

Remuneration: £40,000 - £45,000 Neg. + 3% commission

Benefits: Car allowance of £500-£600 per month + full comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Hybrid field sales role, predominantly (80%) selling the hire of formwork and falsework and temporary works equipment (20% sale).
• Focus on civil engineering/civil infrastructure projects such as rail, highways, bridges, sewage treatment plants and other concrete rebar projects.
• Predominantly a new business development position, prospecting within a designated territory.
• Working from home or the office, conducting site visits as required (will involve conducting virtual meetings via Teams).
• Technical role which will involve some project management.
• New business oriented.
• Typical project values from £10,000-£50,000 but can be £1m+.
• Meeting with customers and presenting solutions.
• Typically targeting formwork reinforced concrete sub contractors, and occasionally main contractors on larger projects.
• Initially you will have a modest revenue target of circa £200,000 year 1, and £600,000 year 2, but once established approx. £1m.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• From the construction industry with good technical understanding and construction site experience is ideal.
• Open to civil engineering hire sales experience.
• Will consider a site engineer / technical engineer looking for first hybrid field sales role.
• Specific formwork and falsework, groundworks, temporary works, shoring, trenching, piling, propping knowledge is not essential.
• Engineering degree would be advantageous.
• Technically capable with the ability to read technical drawings.
• Integrity with good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Open minded and willing to learn.
• Negotiation skills required.
• Energetic, drive, passion and enthusiasm.

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: BEng, Graduate Engineer, Construction, Formwork & Falsework, Shoring, Groundwork, Temporary Works Trenching, Piling, Propping, Civil Engineering, Specialist Formwork & Falsework Sub-Contractors, Reinforced Concrete Sub Contractors Main Contractors, Road, Rail, Power, Water, Industrial, Commercial, Warehousing, Marine, Sea Defence and Nuclear