Job Details: Technical Sales Engineer
Company
Technology, Design & Manufacturing Specialist
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000
Job Ref.
25751
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
06/10/2026
Benefits
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Technical Sales Engineer

£35,000 - £45,000 + 30 Days Holiday, Health Scheme, Gym Membership, Early Finish Friday, Flexitime

Plymouth  Ref: 25751

 

Are you technically minded, commercially aware and enjoy working directly with customers to develop practical engineering solutions?

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, high-performing Business Development team, working across sales, engineering and technical development. You’ll play a key role throughout the customer journey, from understanding their requirements and preparing quotations through to equipment demonstrations and commissioning.

 

The Role:

  • Produce product costings from Bills of Materials
  • Prepare quotations for standard and bespoke equipment
  • Speak directly with customers to understand their applications and requirements
  • Create CAD-based process diagrams to demonstrate equipment capabilities
  • Support spare parts quotations and sales order processing
  • Work closely with Engineering and technical teams to develop suitable solutions
  • Develop a strong practical understanding of the equipment
  • Progress towards carrying out customer demonstrations and commissioning
  • Identify commercial opportunities and contribute to business development

 

The Person:

  • Experience in technical sales, sales engineering, applications engineering or a similar role
  • Alternatively, an engineering/technical background with an interest in moving into a customer-facing role or recent graduate in an engineering field
  • Technically curious with a practical, hands-on approach
  • Confident communicating with customers and internal teams
  • Comfortable working with CAD and technical information
  • Accurate and organised when preparing quotations and costings
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively
  • Willing to travel within the UK and internationally

 

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work across Engineering, R&D and Technical Services
  • Hands-on involvement with specialist equipment
  • Strong opportunity for technical and commercial development
  • Chance to take ownership and make a real contribution to business growth

 

For further information call John Anderson on: 01902212000 or 07715639123. Email: john.anderson@automationexperts.co.uk

 
John Anderson
Recruitment Consultant
01902212000 / 07715639123
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