Overview
In this role you will combine science and engineering know-how with a commercial mindset to win and deliver high-value contracts. You will own opportunities end-to-end, translating customer requirements into tailored material solutions. You’ll collaborate with technical and sourcing colleagues to shape the best offer and close deals. The position sits in the Materials Solutions team, with clear opportunities for career progression in a global advanced materials business. This role offers impact across sectors like aerospace, medical research, and green energy, including growing priorities in photonics and batteries.
Pay / Benefits
- strong remuneration package
- career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
- Own opportunities end-to-end from qualification to closure
- Understand customer technical requirements and shape material solutions
- Collaborate with technical and sourcing specialists to construct proposals
- Drive high-value contracts and customer satisfaction
Key requirements
- STEM degree (materials science or related discipline)
- Technically focused customer-facing experience (technical or solution sales, applications engineering, consultancy, or equivalent
- Genuine interest in the commercial side of a technical business
- Full UK work permission without time limit or sponsorship
- customer-focused
- strong communication
- collaborative mindset
- materials science/engineering knowledge
- technical sales / solution selling
- ability to translate technical requirements into commercial solutions
Technical Sales (Materials) in Cambridge employer: ECM Selection
This defence company is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where talented electronics engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth through mentorship and project leadership opportunities, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation in high-stakes projects. Located just north of Cheltenham, employees benefit from competitive remuneration packages, including regular salary reviews and a generous pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
