Technical Sales Engineer (Chemical)

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55,000 - £60,000 (OTE £80K) + Commission + Remote + Hybrid Vehicle + 34 Days Holiday + Excellent Pension

Remote (Midlands & North Patch)

Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar with experience selling into the Chemical or Pharmaceutical industries, looking to join a multi-national business that will provide 12 months' worth of training, a generous bonus scheme and a great benefits package?

Do you want to join a niche team in a thriving business, with a great pension scheme and private medical care?

This company are a global provider of advanced industrial solutions, delivering robotics, connectors, and textile machinery to sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and healthcare. Known for innovation, reliability, and precision.

In this role you'll be responsible for an even split of new business and account management, building and maintaining relationships across the Midlands, North and Scotland.

This role would suit a Technical Sales Engineer who's previously sold into the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, looking to join a thriving manufacturer, who will support your development and offer some exceptional benefits.

The Role:

Selling specialist components into the chemical / pharmaceutical industry
Even split of BD and account management
Consultative, value adding sales approach
4 days out in the field, travelling to meet customers; 1 day WFH
Quarterly and annual commission scheme with OTE £80kThe Person:

Technical Sales Engineer or similar
Experience selling Components or Machinery into the Chemical OR Pharmaceutical industriesReference BBBH21602b

Keywords: Sales Engineer, BD, BDM, Account Manager, Estimator, Sales, Field, North, Midlands, Scotland, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Manufacturer

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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