Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer
Chesterfield - S41
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Days Monday-Friday
Permanent Position

Metalis are working in partnership with a specialist engineering company involved in the design and manufacture of bespoke Material handling equipment.

*This role may require occasional travel to sites both within the UK and internationally.*

Technical Sales Engineer's are the key resource for the sales team and customers, engaging in many aspects of customer support and growth delivery. You will play a vital role in supporting the sales/marketing process by providing expert support and guidance, identifying solutions, developing target markets, customers and ensuring a seamless customer experience from initial enquiry through to implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships within target accounts.
• New Customer/Market Development in support of External sales
• Identify customer needs and opportunities, recommending tailored solutions to support growth.
• Work closely with internal teams and external sales to research growth drivers and help support delivery of the plans
• Collaborate closely with sales colleagues to deliver technical expertise throughout the sales cycle.
• Provide on-site service and technical support, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements.
• Own the Test/Demo area on a daily basis, preparing and conducting trials as necessary.
• Liaise with the engineering team for support, drawings and documentation as required.
• Produce accurate quotations in line with best practice and customer specifications.
• Deliver technical training to sales colleagues, new starters, and customer teams.
• Handle customer queries (phone/email) including technical support, pricing, and delivery updates.
• Resolve customer issues effectively while upholding company values and objectives

Person Specification:

• Strong technical knowledge, ideally within materials handling, specifically automation or vacuum technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical and creative thinking.
• Sales and marketing experience to support business development.
• Professional, tactful approach to handling customer issues.
• Driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ideally 3+ years' experience in an Application Engineer or similar technical role.
• Relevant technical diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce desirable).

Salary & Hours:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Days Monday - Friday | Early finish on a Friday
• 23 Holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Westfield level 1

If this vacancy sounds of interest, please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch with suitable applications.