Technical Sales Engineer – UK , boats and marine environments(m/w)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-quality marine equipment is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Southampton. This full-time role involves managing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical sales within the marine sector and a strong understanding of the UK market.

Benefits

Long-term permanent contract

Company vehicle

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical sales role, ideally in marine or leisure industries.
• Strong understanding of UK boating and leisure market structure.
• Basic technical knowledge of boats and marine environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand a portfolio of existing clients.
• Identify and acquire new clients across the UK market.
• Apply internal procedures and quality policies (ISO 9001).

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding of distribution networks

Basic technical knowledge of boats

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

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Technical Sales Engineer – UK , boats and marine environments(m/w), southampton

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southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Phénicia Conseil, on behalf of an international group, a leader in high-quality and innovative equipment for pleasure boating, commercial marine, and the broader leisure industries (including cycling and fishing), is recruiting a:

Technical Sales Engineer – UK (m/w)

Based in Southern England

Full-time, Permanent (CDI)

“Our client is a long-standing partner to shipbuilders, military markets, fishing and transportation fleets, and is expanding its commercial presence in the UK”.

Your Mission:

As Technical Sales Engineer - UK you will be responsible for:

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of existing clients
• Developing new business opportunities across the UK
• Implementing the company’s quality policies in line with ISO 9001 standards
• Contributing to the growth of a fast-developing European group

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Identify and acquire new clients across the UK market
• Organize regular client visits and sales tours
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
• Manage communications via phone, email, and CRM tools
• Create sales proposals and quotes
• Register new clients and opportunities in the database
• Handle major/key accounts
• Support sales growth across all relevant market sectors

Client Retention

• Build long-term relationships with existing clients
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and needs
• Effectively communicate client feedback internally

Quality & Compliance

• Apply internal procedures and quality policies (ISO 9001)
• Identify and report non-conformities and suggest improvements
• Propose corrective or preventive actions as needed
• Ensure strict compliance with internal standards

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in a technical sales role, ideally in the marine, boating, or leisure equipment industries
• Strong understanding of the distribution networks and market structure within the UK boating and leisure sectors
• Basic technical knowledge of boats and marine environments is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and CRM systems
• Internal product training will be provided
• Strong internal communication and reporting abilities
• Empathy, professionalism, and a positive, outgoing attitude
• High degree of autonomy, rigor, and initiative

What We Offer:

• Long-term permanent contract (CDI)
• Company vehicle
• Competitive salary package
• The opportunity to grow within a group experiencing strong international development, with a mix of historic customers and untapped markets

If you're ready to take on a key role in a growing international company and you’re passionate about marine or leisure equipment markets, we would love to hear from you.