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Technical Sales Engineer - Southampton

Job Summary

Are you a technically minded professional with a passion for building client relationships and driving growth?

We’re looking for a dynamic Technical Sales Engineer who can combine engineering insight with commercial drive to help us grow our client base.

Key Responsibilities

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll act as the bridge between our engineering team and our customers — understanding complex technical requirements, offering tailored solutions, and nurturing long-term relationships with clients across high-performance industries.

Job Role

· Develop and manage new business opportunities within the aerospace and industrial sectors.

· Work closely with clients to understand technical needs and propose/quote appropriate acoustic solutions.

· Prepare/deliver proposals and bids.

· Where needed, attend trade shows, industry events, and client site visits to promote our capabilities.

· Maintain and grow key accounts through regular communication and solution updates.

· Collaborate with engineering/project management teams to ensure project feasibility and accurate scoping.

· Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.

· Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to overall business strategy.

Requirements Essential

Experience in technical sales, business development, or customer-facing engineering roles.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Self-starter attitude with commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

· Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events (UK and international)

Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 8-30am to 5-15pm and Friday 8-30am to 1-00 pm.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

After 5 years of service, holiday will increase to 30 days plus bank holidays.

Must be a UK Resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

circa £35,000.00 per year DOE

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