Technical Sales Manager

Alpha Data | FPGA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join their team in Edinburgh. This role involves engaging with high-potential customers, understanding their needs, and proposing tailored FPGA solutions. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronics, strong sales experience, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits are offered, along with career development opportunities in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or systems engineering roles.
• Strong foundation in FPGA-based processing and embedded systems.
• Eligible for UK BPSS Clearance.
• Experience with Defence, Space or Financial Trading Sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-potential customers and opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand their business needs.
• Define and propose tailored solutions using FPGA products.
• Monitor technology trends and contribute to new product definitions.
• Foster long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Electronics Engineering

FPGA-based processing

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Customer engagement

Independent working

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Job description

Business Manager- Engineering & Manufacturing at Eden Scott

Technical Sales Manager

Alpha Data welcomes applications from candidates anywhere in the UK, offering flexibility with regular travel to our Edinburgh office for collaboration

Are you passionate about technology? Do you want to work at the cutting edge of FPGA-based solutions and help customers solve real-world challenges?

If you’re looking for a role where your technical expertise and commercial acumen make a genuine impact, this is your chance.

At Alpha Data, we’re proud to be a globally respected leader in high-performance FPGA accelerator boards, reconfigurable computing platforms and support software. With a reputation for cutting-edge design and a worldwide client base, we’re at the forefront of technology - and we want you to be part of it.

The Opportunity

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join our talented and friendly team in Edinburgh, UK. This is your opportunity to:

• Influence technology adoption across industries by showcasing Alpha Data’s world-class FPGA solutions.
• Work closely with customers to solve complex technical challenges and accelerate their time to market.
• Shape the future of reconfigurable computing while building strong, long-term relationships.

If you’re passionate about electronics, thrive on collaboration, and want to be involved from opportunity identification through to project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify high-potential customers and opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand their business and technical needs and translate these into tailored solutions.
• Define and propose solutions using Alpha Data’s portfolio of COTS or Modified-COTS FPGA products.
• Demonstrate technical feasibility, influence decision makers, and support contract negotiations.
• Monitor technology trends and contribute to new product definitions.
• Foster long-term customer relationships and grow additional business.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in FPGA-based processing and embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Eligible for UK BPSS Clearance.
• Must be UK-based
• Experience with Defence, Space or Financial Trading Sectors
• Strategic and commercial acumen to maximise product value, counter competitive threats and close high-value deals.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25%)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or systems engineering roles, ideally at a supplier of embedded FPGA based products

Why Join Alpha Data?

• Enjoy a competitive salary, an attractive bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package with generous holiday allowance.
• Be part of a globally respected company at the forefront of FPGA technology.
• Work on innovative projects that make a real difference.
• Access career development opportunities in a growing business.
• A modern Edinburgh facility, just a short walk from the City Centre.

How to Apply

This role is being supported by Richard Cross at Eden Scott. Apply via the links or contact Richard on 0131 550 1120 or [e-mail].

Not sure if you’re a perfect fit? Don’t have a CV ready? No problem, get in touch anyway. We’d love to hear from you.

Please note that Eden Scott is working exclusively on this recruitment and any CVs sent directly to Alpha Data from candidates or other agencies will be redirected to Eden Scott to manage.

Job Details

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time
• Engineering, Sales, and Business Development
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing