Do you have technical sales experience within Energy / Materials Science? Or are you a Scientist or Engineer looking to move into a highly technical customer-facing role?
Our client is a well-established supplier of specialist scientific instrumentation and equipment, supporting customers across academia, research institutes and advanced manufacturing environments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Technical Sales & Applications Engineer to join their expanding commercial and technical team.
The Role
- Working as part of a collaborative commercial team, you will support customers in identifying suitable equipment and technical solutions for a wide variety of research and development applications.
- You will engage directly with scientists, engineers and technical specialists to understand their requirements and recommend appropriate instrumentation and laboratory technologies.
- The role will involve a mixture of equipment demonstrations, technical consultations, application support, installation coordination and customer training.
- You will act as a key technical contact throughout the customer journey, helping to ensure successful implementation and ongoing use of the equipment.
- You will contribute to quotations, proposals and technical documentation, supporting customers throughout procurement and purchasing processes.
- Regular travel will form part of the role, including customer visits, technical meetings, exhibitions and industry events throughout the UK and Europe.
- You will also help develop technical resources, application content and customer-facing materials that demonstrate the value of the company’s solutions.
- This is a varied position that combines technical problem solving, relationship management and commercial awareness within a growing specialist business.
To Be Considered
- A degree, Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
- Practical experience working with laboratory, research or industrial equipment in either academia or industry.
- The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively
- A genuine interest in scientific research, innovation and technology.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive and professional approach when working with customers and colleagues.
- Good IT literacy including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting scientific instrumentation, laboratory technologies or technical products.
- Previous customer-facing, applications, field service or technical sales experience.
- Familiarity with advanced materials, process development, manufacturing R&D or related research environments.
The Package
- Basic salary circa £37,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- On-target earnings of approximately £43,000+
- Early finish on Fridays
- Additional paid wellbeing and volunteering leave
- Ongoing technical and professional development
- Employee support and wellbeing benefits
- Company laptop, phone and associated equipment
- Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded scientist or engineer to transition into a rewarding applications and commercial role whilst remaining closely connected to cutting-edge research and technology.
For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter.
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