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Technical Sales Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Must have Technical Sales experience
  • Experience selling technical products, engineering solutions or industrial equipment
  • Ideally have a Technical/Engineering degree
  • Proven track record of developing customer relationships and generating new business

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of existing key accounts while developing new business opportunities
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders to build long-term relationships
  • Understand customers' operational challenges and recommend technical solutions
  • Work closely with technical and engineering teams

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Self-Motivation
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Mercury Hampton

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Scaleup
  • 11–50
Mercury Hampton is an international executive search and strategic consultancy that operates in over 21 countries around the world. We support blue-chips, privately owned and private-equity-backed businesses across a multitude of industries, specialising in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and manufacturing (STEM). Our Approach Working in partnership with our clients, we create meaningful value-added solutions that cover the whole recruitment lifecycle, including culture, performance, talent intelligence and acquisition, retention, and training and development. Driven By Data Traditional hiring methods often fall short in providing the insights needed for informed decision-making. That’s why we developed Mercury Hampton IQ—an award-winning online assessment and delivery platform that offers a deeper, data-driven approach to recruitment. Industries We Support • Industrial Products and Manufacturing • Consumer Manufacturing • Energy & Infrastructure • Automotive, Aerospace & Defence • Scientific & Medical • Technology & Digital Our Results • 96% of our candidates are still in place after 12 months. • 94% remain after 24 months. • We maintain a 100% repeat business rate with our clients. Contact Us 📩 info@mercuryhampton.com 📞 +44 (0)1925 937 311 🌐 www.mercuryhampton.com Follow this page for industry insights, company updates, and the latest news. Executive Search & Senior Management | Premium Talent Acquisition | Sales & Marketing | Project & Commercial | Technical & Operations | Engineering & Manufacturing | Supply Chain & Purchasing | Interim Contract Solutions | Leadership Assessment | Performance Transformation

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Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

  • £60,000 - £70,000 Basic Salary (DOE)
  • Uncapped Commission Structure, £100,000+ OTE
  • Midlands/South UK Territory
  • World Leading manufacturer, strong global brand
  • Hybrid Working
  • Engineering Solutions | Material Handling | Automation | Industrial Equipment
  • Established International Engineering Business
  • Take Ownership of Existing Key Accounts Whilst Developing New Business Opportunities within those accounts
  • Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone & Excellent Development Opportunities
  • Progression Opportunity Within a Growing International Sales Team

Mercury Hampton has been retained on behalf of a world leading engineering manufacturer that is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to support continued growth across the South of the UK. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable sales professional or an engineer looking to further develop their commercial career. The business supplies innovative engineering solutions to customers across a wide range of industrial sectors and has ambitious plans to increase its presence within aerospace, defence and data centre markets.

The successful candidate will inherit existing customer relationships whilst also being responsible for developing new business opportunities within those accounts across the region. This role requires a consultative approach, working closely with customers to understand their operational challenges before recommending the most appropriate technical solution.

You will engage with multiple stakeholders including manufacturing engineers, procurement professionals and financial decision makers, building long term relationships that generate repeat business and sustainable revenue growth.

This position would suit an individual who enjoys combining technical problem solving with commercial responsibility and relationship management.

The Candidate:

  • Must Have - Technical Sales experience
  • Must be able to communicate confidently with engineers, buyers, finance and senior commercial stakeholders.
  • Must Have - Experience selling technical products, engineering solutions or industrial equipment.
  • Ideally have a Technical/Engineering degree
  • Proven track record of developing customer relationships and generating new business.
  • Consultative sales approach with strong questioning and discovery skills.
  • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated and capable of managing a regional territory.
  • Experience within sectors such as: 
    • Material Handling
    • Automation
    • Robotics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Capital Equipment
    • Industrial Machinery
    • Engineered Solutions
    • Gas Analysis Equipment
  • Comfortable working independently whilst collaborating with technical and engineering teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering business where technical expertise is genuinely valued and rewarded. The role offers significant autonomy, long-term career prospects and an uncapped earning opportunity for the right individual.

Please click on the apply button or contact Robbie Kelly at Mercury Hampton directly on +44 1925 937 311 or via email at robbie.kelly@mercuryhampton.com for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.


Salary: 60000 - 70000 GBP per year

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