Technical Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer/External Technical Specialist Are you a driven sales/service professional ready to take your career to the next level? My client is looking for an ambitious, self-motivated External Technical Specialist to cover the South West of England region. With a competitive salary, fantastic bonus scheme, and a supportive, UK-based team – this is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving technical sales environment.Company OverviewMy client is a leading provider of hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial engineering solutions. Our mission is to support customers with innovative engineering projects by utilising our in house expertise and fulfilment and solution centres. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions across diverse industry sectors.We are seeking a dedicated Sales Engineer / External Technical Specialist to join our team in the Devon location. In this position you will play a vital role in driving sales growth by providing technical expertise and exceptional customer support to both new and existing customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company's mission of engineering excellence. The ideal candidate would have an engineering background (hydraulic systems or compressed air) in addition to a passion for excellent customer service with the ability to understand customer requirements and oversee the delivery of bespoke solutions. Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets within the hydraulic and pneumatic sectors.Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying new business opportunities.Provide technical advice and support to customers regarding product applications and solutions.Collaborate with engineering teams to develop bespoke engineering solutions and system builds tailored to customer needs.Maintain detailed records of sales activities and customer interactions using CRM tools.Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies.What We’re Looking For:Proven experience in technical sales within the engineering or industrial solutions industry.Hydraulic systems and/or compressed air experience.Excellent presentation, communication, and customer service skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.A relevant technical qualification or degree is preferred however QBE will also be considered.What’s In It for You?£35k - £45,000kCompany car + tools to succeed on the roadAttractive bonus structureGenerous company benefits and pensionFree parkingHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceOngoing product training and personal developmentA supportive, ambitious, and growing businessReady to take control of your future? Apply now and be part of something bigger – where your success drives ours.

Created: 2026-01-17