Technical Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer - Elevate Your Career in Technical Sales
This is a permanent, full‑time role for a manufacturing company supplying the renewable energy market. The basic salary is up to £35k per annum plus commission (OTE £45k) and a company performance‑annual bonus, together with other benefits listed below. Based from the premises in Coventry, you will visit customers throughout the UK and abroad, so a full, clean driving licence is required.

• Generous Annual Leave:
  Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with a portion reserved for a Christmas shutdown period (only 3 days required for the festive break).
• Flexible
  
  Working Hours:
  
  Favourable schedule, working Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 4.30 pm, and Fridays from 8 am to 2 pm.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: 5 % personal and 3 % company pension contribution via Nest, and a Death in Service benefit of 3× your annual salary.
• Performance Bonus:
  Earn up to a 10 % annual bonus, dependent on company turnover and profit targets.
• Professional Development:
  Engage with a diverse range of clients and industries, enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network.

• Revenue Growth:
  Identify, secure, and close business opportunities to drive year‑on‑year revenue growth.
• Client Engagement:
  Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with new and existing clients, providing excellent pre‑ and post‑sales support.
• Market Research:
  Conduct research on target clients and follow up on leads to identify new business‑development opportunities.
• Sales Targets:
  Work diligently to achieve sales targets, providing technical advice and tailored solutions to meet client needs.
• Collaboration:
  
  Liaise regularly with the commercial team and other departments, ensuring seamless communication and feedback.
• Technical Expertise:
  Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and specialised training to client staff as required.
• Market Awareness:
  Stay informed about competitors and market trends, providing timely feedback for new product ideas and development.

• B2B
  
  Experience:
  
  Ideally with a background in technical sales – any knowledge of renewable energy, water, or specification sales would be advantageous but not essential.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  A strong team player who can work effectively with sales, R&D, manufacturing, and logistics departments.
• Proactive Attitude: A positive, can‑do attitude with a proactive approach to generating new business and managing existing accounts.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication abilities, capable of engaging with ground‑level users, procurement teams, and director‑level personnel.
• Driving Licence: A valid driving licence and own vehicle are essential; business miles are reimbursed according to HMRC guidelines.

This role is perfect for a driven individual looking to make a significant impact within a supportive and innovative company. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to shine.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.