MARS Recruitment
Technical Sales Engineer
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Technical Sales Engineer
Technical Sales Engineer | Witney | Competitive Salary + Commission, Tesla Company Car & Benefits
About the Role
An exceptional opportunity exists for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a globally recognised, 100-year-old manufacturer based in Witney. The company balances industry-leading expertise with a strong, local family-style corporate culture and is committed to growing its product range across the UK and Ireland.
The role focuses on developing and expanding sales, maximising customer retention, extending market coverage, and increasing the number of active customers. Collaboration with the Business Development Team and Technical Sales Specialist ensures a cohesive regional strategy.
Key advantages of this position:
- 3–4 days per week remote/hybrid working (home or on the road)
- Tesla company car, generous commission structure, competitive salary, company bonuses, and excellent benefits
- Opportunities for training and career development from a supportive employer
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive sales development: Build a strong order pipeline for all company products through lead generation and proposal writing
- Dual customer focus:
- Primary responsibility: Engage end-user customers
- Collaborative with Business Development Team on OEM machinery manufacturers and House Accounts (when required)
- Strategic planning:
- Develop a regional sales plan, prioritising accounts by tier (multi-nationals, national accounts, smaller/transactional users)
- Optimise call and meeting scheduling for maximum productivity
- Outbound engagement:
- Conduct telephone outreach, LinkedIn prospecting, and email campaigns
- Follow up on leads and marketing initiatives with proactive, consultative sales approaches
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Requirements & Essentials
Must-Have Experience/Qualifications
- Technical sales background, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or a related B2B industry
- Demonstratable commercial acumen and ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in consultative and transactional sales
- Confidence in B2B selling styles, including need analysis, market trends, and competitive differentiation
- Flexibility to travel frequently (across UK/Ireland, sometimes overnight stays required)
- Willingness to initially base operations at the Witney, Oxfordshire head office 1–2 days per week following training
Territory Coverage
- Full responsibility for UK and Ireland (dual market, but own accounts only until expanded)
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary with attractive commission tied to performance
- Generous company bonus system
- Tesla company car
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Autonomy and hybrid flexibility, supporting work-from-home/home-office setups 3–4 days/week
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Who We’re Looking For
Ideal candidates include:
- Sales Engineers
- Technical Sales Executives
- Engineering Sales Specialists
- Graduates or experienced professionals with a technical underpinning converting to sales
A passion for innovation, trustworthiness, and initiative are critical for success in this role.
Equal Opportunities Notice
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, or marital status. Selected candidates will be contacted within 3 working days. If you have not heard back, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
For further details or to discuss the opportunity, contact MARS Recruitment. Specialists in Engineering & IT recruitment, providing permanent staffing solutions across the UK.
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