[ref. t07385517] Technical Sales Engineer - Basildon

• Annual Salary: From £35,000, dependent on skills & experience
• Job Type: Full-time

This role is integral to driving growth across three UK factories in Windsor, Haddenham, and Basildon through effective lead generation, opportunity creation, and contract negotiation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist in generating leads using all available tools and professional networks.
• Support the team in securing meetings and visits with prospective customers.
• Follow up on enquiries and opportunities, helping to produce proposals, quotations, and contracts.
• Develop strong working connections with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams across our factories, facilitating prospective customer visits.
• Work closely with factory NPI teams to ensure smooth integration of new customers into the business.
• Accurately record data, activities, and information into our CRM systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Understanding of Contract Manufacturing demands, including electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing, prototyping, test development, and component sourcing.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting and producing written material.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data into practical requirements and actions.
• Proficient in presenting company data to senior stakeholders and business owners of potential customers.
• Demonstrated resilience and agility to overcome business development hurdles.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work collaboratively across all internal departments to share customer insights and update on development timelines.
• Eagerness to learn and develop both sales techniques and technical knowledge.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Either a fully expensed company car or an equivalent car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, including Christmas shutdown.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% company contributions.
• Free & confidential access 24/7 to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

How to apply:

If you are keen for a new opportunity to be part of a busy and dynamic team, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.