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Technical Sales Engineer

Chilton, Oxfordshire
1 week ago
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An established and forward-thinking technology business is expanding its commercial team following a period of strong growth. They design and supply bespoke machine vision and automation solutions, helping customers across multiple industries turn complex production challenges into intelligent, data-driven results.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Technical Sales Engineer to join a collaborative, growing organisation and play a key role in shaping its next phase of success.

Technical Sales Engineer - Machine Vision Solutions

£40-50k + Pension, Health Insurance, Commission

Clear Progression Path

Oxfordshire

Ref: 24729

Innovative Technology. Global Impact. Real Career Growth

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll manage a variety of technical enquiries and projects, working closely with engineering and marketing teams to deliver tailored machine vision solutions. You’ll develop a strong understanding of customer needs and guide them through the full sales process — from initial contact to successful project delivery.

Technical Sales Engineer  - The Role:

Manage inbound and marketing-generated sales leads
Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities
Support creation of technical proposals and deliver tailored product demonstrations
Build and maintain strong customer relationships across diverse sectors
Collaborate closely with engineering to align solutions with client needs
Contribute to sales strategies, campaigns, and collateral development
Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
Help achieve quarterly and annual sales targets
 You’ll be a technically minded and commercially aware individual who enjoys working with customers to solve complex problems.

Technical Sales Engineer  - The Person:

3+ years’ experience in technical sales, lead generation, or customer service within a high-tech environment
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field (2:1 or above preferred)
 Strong relationship-building skills combined with a natural commercial mindset
 Consultative, solution-driven sales approach
 Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales outreach tools
 Driven, detail-oriented, and goal-focused with a logical, consultative sales approach
 Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial automation, or machine vision technologies is a strong advantage

Apply Today!

Join a stable, growing technology business with global reach
Work on cutting-edge machine vision and automation projects
Clear scope for development as the commercial team expands
Competitive salary and commission potential
Office-based role with customer visits and project exposure

Located in Oxfordshire, this role would be commutable from within and around Reading, Didcot, Swindon and Oxford.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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