Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 The Opportunity Travis Talent is recruiting on behalf of an established Sheffield-based manufacturing business looking to appoint a Technical Sales Engineer to join its growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical engineering background who enjoys solving problems, working with customers and developing practical solutions. The position combines technical knowledge, customer interaction and commercial awareness, making it ideally suited to an experienced Technical Sales Engineer or someone from an engineering, design or technical support background looking to transition into a more customer-facing role.

The Role Working closely with the Sales and Business Development team, Key Account Managers and other internal departments, you will play an important role in supporting existing customers, developing new opportunities and ensuring customer requirements are translated into commercially viable technical solutions.

Key responsibilities include

Managing incoming technical enquiries, understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions. Preparing accurate and competitive quotations, ensuring enquiries are progressed efficiently. Producing, reviewing and maintaining technical drawings and specifications for customer requirements.

Liaising with internal production, purchasing, quality and technical teams to ensure proposed solutions are achievable. Providing technical support to customers throughout the sales process and after delivery. Identifying opportunities to improve product designs, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Maintaining accurate customer records, technical documentation and quotation information. Developing positive working relationships with both new and existing customers. The position is predominantly office-based in Sheffield, with occasional travel to customer sites as required.

The Ideal Candidate We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in technical sales, engineering, mechanical design, estimating or a similar technical discipline. You should be able to demonstrate: A sound understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings and manufacturing processes.

The ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical, commercially viable solutions. Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with customers. Experience preparing quotations, interpreting specifications or supporting technical enquiries.

Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities. A proactive, problem-solving approach and excellent attention to detail. Competence using Microsoft Office applications. Previous ...

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