Technical Sales Engineer in Swindon

Technical Sales Engineer (BBBH3293) Swindon, England

Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP60,000 per annum + Car/Allowance + Pension + £15k OTE

Technical Sales Engineer – Materials Testing Instrumentation

Mechatronic Capital Equipment – South England and South Wales

Candidate Location – M4 Corridor: Swindon, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Reading, Slough

Responsibilities

• Field-based area sales management covering South England and South Wales
• 70% account management with 30% new business focus
• Sell materials testing systems to academic institutions and industrial end users across engineering disciplines
• Employ a consultative, solutions-focused sales process
• Manage longer sales cycles (2–18+ months) with order values from £40k to £500k+
• Travel extensively across the territory, including trips to Germany 2–3 times per year and occasional overnight stays (≈3 per month)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering principles
• Commercial awareness and ability to conduct technical sales conversations with clients
• Capital equipment sales experience in engineering, industrial, manufacturing, defence, medical, aerospace, automotive, or motorsport sectors
• Sales-driven and customer-facing orientation
• Full valid UK driving licence and valid passport
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided)

Company

• Forward-thinking, growing company with 150+ years of industry presence across 20+ engineering sectors
• Reputable supplier of metrology and materials testing equipment
• Focus on quality equipment and service offering
• Opportunity to join an expanding sales team in a technologically advanced business

Package

• £40,000 – £60,000 basic salary (scope for increase with industry experience)
• Expensed company car or £450 per month car allowance
• Credit card for business expenses
• Pension plan, mobile phone, laptop provision
• Ongoing manufacturers’ training