Technical Sales Executive

TQR Consultancy Ltd
Plymouth, Devon
9 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Satellite Systems Solution Architect

Enterprise Recruitment Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 7ND, United Kingdom
£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Aerospace Business Development Manager - EMEA

Matchtech Tong, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 0SS, United Kingdom

Business Development Manager - Space Europe

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Business Development Manager - Space Europe

Filtronic Leeds, United Kingdom

Business Development Manager - Space Europe

Filtronic Manchester, United Kingdom

Sales Manager / Key Account Manager - Engineering - Aerospace

White Label Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom
£40,000 – £48,000 pa
Posted
15 Jul 2025 (9 months ago)

Are you a proactive and commercially focussed Technical Sales Executive looking for a new opportunity with a forward-thinking precision engineering company? If so, we would like to hear from you!

We are seeing a technically minded Sales Executive to join one of our long-standing clients based in Plymouth. This is a fast paced and varied role where you will be responsible for sourcing, quoting, and securing business to provide customers with fast, competitive responses to meet their technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities will include:
• Respond to inbound customer enquiries, providing quick, accurate, and competitive quotations.
• Source traded parts and solutions from our client’s supplier and distributor network.
• Manage and grow relationships with key distributors, suppliers, and trading partners.
• Follow up on quotations to secure orders, negotiating terms where required.
• Liaise closely with the engineering and external sales teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements.
• Provide regular feedback to the sales and procurement teams regarding market trends, pricing, and product availability.
• Update and maintain accurate records within the CRM system.
• Support continuous improvement of processes to ensure the highest standards of customer service.
• Assist in onboarding new suppliers where necessary to expand trading capability.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:
• Experience in internal sales, distribution, or procurement in a technical or engineering environment, ideally within the aerospace or defence industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen coupled with the ability to balance speed and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using CRM systems, MS Office, and other business tools.
• Positive, driven, and collaborative attitude.

What we Offer:
• Competitive Salary, please apply with requirements.
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Development.
Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free on-site Parking.

Please note, our client does not have a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence therefore to apply for this role, it is essential that candidates have the immediate right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the business, security clearance may be required.

If you are a technically minded Sales Executive with the experience and knowledge listed above, please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Space Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising space jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans satellite engineers, propulsion specialists, mission analysts, ground segment software developers, space systems architects and commercial space professionals — a highly specific multidisciplinary community that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest space candidates are often embedded in ESA programmes, academic research groups, UK Space Agency-funded projects or established primes, and move between roles through sector-specific networks, industry bodies and conference communities rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by UKSpaceJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise space industry roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New Space Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Organisations Driving the Future of Space Careers

The space industry is entering a new era of growth, innovation, and commercial opportunity. Satellites, space exploration, Earth observation, space data analytics, launch systems and space infrastructure are all areas seeing rapid expansion, bringing demand for engineers, scientists, operations specialists and software developers. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.UKSpaceJobs.co.uk , identifying employers that are scaling, securing major contracts, attracting investment, or establishing UK operations is vital. This article highlights the most exciting space employers to watch in 2026, including UK space start‑ups, established aerospace organisations with UK teams, and global firms investing in British space talent.

How Many Space Industry Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a UK Space Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in the space industry — whether that’s spacecraft engineering, mission operations, space software, satellite systems, ground segment integration or space data analytics — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools, platforms and technologies mentioned in job adverts. One role wants experience with CAD and FEA software. Another asks for experience with GNSS simulation. A third mentions mission scheduling tools, RF link analysis suites, Python, C++, continuous integration — and it seems there’s always another acronym to learn. With so much listed, many candidates fall into the trap of thinking they must master every tool under the sun before they’ll be taken seriously. Here’s the honest truth most UK space hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you’ve heard of every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real space problems, explain your reasoning clearly, and deliver results. Tools matter, but they always serve a purpose: achieving mission goals, improving reliability, reducing risk, delivering data, or enabling collaboration. Tools are enablers — not trophies. So how many tools do you actually need to know to get a space job? The answer is much fewer and far more strategic than you might think. This article breaks down: what tools employers really expect which ones are core across most space roles which ones are role-specific how to present your tool proficiency on your CV and in interviews