Graduate Sales Engineer

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 £ 45,000 DOE Bonus
Travel: 25% (UK & International)

Our client is a highly specialised engineering and technology business providing advanced solutions to customers operating in some of the world s most demanding environments.

With a strong heritage in research, development and manufacturing, the company supports leading organisations across aerospace, defence, telecommunications, industrial and scientific sectors. Backed by recent investment and with an expanding UK operation, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation and commercial development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Post Graduate Sales Engineer to join a growing commercial team within a technically driven organisation. The role is ideal for someone with a technical or engineering degree who has gained 1 2 years of industry experience and is now looking to transition into a customer-facing, consultative sales role.

You ll work closely with a highly experienced Sales Manager known for outstanding training, mentoring and career progression, making this role particularly well suited to ambitious early-career professionals.

The position offers a balanced mix of technical engagement, commercial exposure and relationship building, with clear development opportunities into senior sales or commercial roles.

• Supporting the development and management of customer relationships across key markets

• Assisting with lead generation and new business opportunities

• Delivering consultative, value-based technical sales support

• Preparing quotations, proposals and technical documentation

• Attending client meetings, trade shows and industry events

• Collaborating closely with engineering and technical teams to scope solutions

• Maintaining CRM data and managing a healthy sales pipeline

• Supporting commercial activities across a wider group portfolio as required

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline

• 1 2 years experience in industry (engineering, technical, applications or customer-facing roles)

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Self-motivated, organised and eager to learn

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Fluent in English

Desirable:

• Exposure to aerospace, defence, photonics or measurement technologies

• Any prior sales, commercial or customer-facing experience

• Additional languages (French or German advantageous)

• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office

• £35,000 £ 45,000 base salary (dependent on experience)

• Performance-based bonus scheme

• Flexible hybrid working

• Structured training and development

• Direct mentorship from a high-performing Sales Manager

• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing, investment-backed organisation

This role offers a rare opportunity to build a long-term technical sales career within a business that values training, autonomy and progression. You ll gain exposure to cutting-edge technology, international customers and a supportive commercial environment designed to help you succeed.