At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and develop tailored RF and microwave solutions for key customers.
- Company: Join a growing, innovative organisation in the electronics sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, company car, and professional development.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities and occasional international travel.
- Why this job: Combine your technical skills with customer engagement to make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical sales, particularly in RF, microwave, or telecommunications.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Field Sales Engineer to join our growing sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional with a background in RF, microwave, electronics, or telecommunications technologies. This role is based in central England (Midlands corridor).
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer accounts, and providing technical sales support across a range of RF and microwave solutions. Working closely with customers and internal engineering teams, you will identify customer requirements, develop tailored solutions, and drive profitable business growth across key sectors including defence, aerospace, telecommunications, satellite communications, and advanced electronics.
Key Responsibilities of Field Sales Engineer:- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within target markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, engineering teams, procurement professionals, and strategic customers.
- Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and commercial discussions.
- Understand customer technical requirements and recommend appropriate RF and microwave solutions.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and support commercial negotiations.
- Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to assess feasibility and develop customer solutions.
- Support customers throughout the entire sales lifecycle, from initial enquiry through to project delivery.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, forecasts, and pipeline activity within the CRM system.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.
- Attend industry exhibitions, trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings.
- Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to wider business growth objectives.
- Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support business strategy and product development.
- Ensure compliance with export control regulations, confidentiality requirements, and industry standards.
- Proven experience in technical or engineering sales.
- Background within RF, microwave, electronics, telecommunications, or related technology sectors.
- Strong ability to understand and interpret technical customer requirements.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially driven with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and occasionally internationally.
- Experience working within defence, aerospace, satellite communications, or advanced electronics markets.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Consistently deliver sales targets through effective account management, opportunity development, and market engagement.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with leading-edge RF and microwave technologies.
- Career progression within a growing and innovative organisation.
Field Sales Engineer - Electronics employer: Shorterm Group
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Field Sales Engineer, where your expertise in RF and microwave technologies will be valued and nurtured. With a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while engaging with key customers across diverse sectors such as defence and telecommunications. Our central England location offers a vibrant environment for collaboration and networking, making it an ideal place for motivated individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
