Technical Sales Executive

Sammons Recruitment Group; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Executive to identify new opportunities and manage relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a technical role, strong presentation skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including enhanced holiday entitlement and support for diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Life and medical insurance

Health and wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a technical role with customer engagement.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities through research and outreach.
• Build networks at industry events and conferences.
• Convert prospects into long-term relationships.
• Promote products through webinars and social media content.
• Contribute to product development with customer insights.

Skills

Customer engagement

Presentation skills

Technical understanding

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Technical Sales Executive. This is a key role focused on identifying and converting new opportunities, managing existing relationships, and contributing to business development through international engagement and technical presentations.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: Competitive
• Working hours: 9am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Location: Hailsham
• Excellent benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement, life and medical insurance, and health and wellbeing perks
• Culture: Supportive and diverse team

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and qualify new opportunities through targeted desktop research and outreach, including virtual presentations
• Build networks and uncover leads by attending and engaging at industry events and conferences
• Convert qualified prospects into long-term commercial relationships through virtual and face-to-face meetings
• Promote products and brand visibility through webinars, industry events, and social media content
• Contribute to product development by gathering customer insights and conducting competitive analysis

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a technical role involving direct customer engagement
• Confident in delivering clear, engaging presentations of technical concepts to varied audiences
• Practical understanding of technical or scientific equipment and its applications
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are advantageous
• Holds a full UK driving licence and valid passport, with willingness to travel internationally
• Energetic and commercially driven, with a strong focus on business growth
• Highly organised, methodical, and results-focused in approach
• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

How to Apply:

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please apply with your CV.

We are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.