At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle inbound technical inquiries and conduct proactive business development for dormant accounts.
- Company: A market-leading manufacturer in process control and automation based in Chelmsford.
- Benefits: Offers £40,000 basic salary plus uncapped commission and private health insurance.
- Other info: The role involves working closely with a technical engineering team.
- Why this job: Join a company with a proven history of internal promotions and entrepreneurial culture.
- Qualifications: An engineering background or strong technical aptitude is essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
£40,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (realistic Year One OTE of £57,000) plus private health, life assurance, pension and progression opportunities. Based in Chelmsford, our client is a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of process control, automation, and energy management equipment, each with a unique technical advantage, allowing them to take on complex, high-value engineering challenges that competitors cannot match. The company enjoys an entrepreneurial culture and a proven history of promoting from within.
Working within an established internal sales team of four and closely with the technical engineering team, this role blends inbound technical advisory work with structured, proactive business development. You will act as a trusted advisor to end-user clients, turning routine product enquiries into comprehensive, high-value solutions. The role is 80% inbound leads and account management, with 1 hour per day dedicated to proactive business development, primarily for dormant accounts.
The role involves handling incoming technical inquiries regarding product specifications, drawings, and applications to help customers select the right solutions. It requires someone with a technical sales background who is inquisitive and likes to understand how clients operate. The ideal candidate will look beyond the initial inquiry to grasp what the client aims to achieve, often transforming a £5K product enquiry into a £250K project. The role necessitates spotting opportunities and upselling.
What is Needed to Apply to the Role of Internal Technical Sales Engineer:
- An engineering background, technical sales or a strong technical aptitude is essential.
- Comfort discussing technical specifications and collaborating with clients and the technical team to fully scope projects (deep product expertise is not required as full technical support is available).
- Proven experience or a clear comfort level with phone-based sales, cold calling, and handling objections.
- The ability to ask probing questions, identify commercial opportunities, and close deals.
- You must be within a commutable distance of the office in Chelmsford, Essex.
To Apply: Email your CV to robert.scott@aaronwallis.co.uk
Technical Sales Engineer in Essex employer: Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment
Located in Chelmsford, this company offers private health insurance and life assurance. They have a strong focus on promoting from within, with leadership having started in similar roles. Their entrepreneurial culture fosters innovation and growth.
Contact Details:
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment Recruitment Team
