Technical Sales & Engineering Specialist

Notice Period

1 Month

Salary Expectation

£38,000

Executive Summary

A powerhouse of industrial knowledge, this candidate offers a rare combination of 15+ years as a Hydraulic and Pneumatic Engineer and over 20 years of high-performance Technical Sales.

He excels at translating complex engineering challenges into viable commercial solutions, making him an invaluable asset for businesses in the manufacturing, extrusion, and fluid power sectors.

He is a proactive "field-based" professional, comfortable navigating both the boardroom and the factory floor.

With a deep understanding of plastics extrusion, moulding, and fluid power systems, he has a proven track record of exceeding KPIs, managing production planning, and building long-term, trust-based relationships with blue-chip industrial clients.

Core Competency Assessment

Technical Expertise

Engineering Expertise: 15 years of practical experience in Hydraulics and Pneumatics, providing a foundational "problem-solving" approach to sales.
Specialist Knowledge: Deep technical proficiency in Engineering Plastics (Extrusion & Moulding) and industrial rubber applications.
Commercial Drive: Expert in lead generation, contract negotiation, and pitching to new clients; consistently exceeds sales targets and budgetary KPIs.
Operational Synergy: Experienced in working alongside Production Planners to optimize order profitability and lead times.
Customer Lifecycle: Extensive experience managing the full cycle from technical quote preparation to trade counter management and post-sale technical support.

Leadership & People

Strong team player and excellent customer service skills.

Commercial/Business

Solution-Oriented: Rather than just selling products, the focus is on providing engineering solutions that meet specific consumer needs.
Exceptional Communicator: Highly skilled in verbal communication and presenting/pitching to new business prospects.
Analytical: Employs a data-driven approach to understand market opportunities and sales strategies.

Key Qualifications

Strategic Value Add

Technical Sales – Engineering Plastics: Currently providing high-level technical support for plastic extrusion and moulding. Successfully managing quotes and strategies for the digital and display sectors.
Industrial & Hydraulic Sales: Spent eight years driving market growth and relationship management. Actively participated in budget and target-setting meetings while consistently exceeding individual performance KPIs.

Consultant's Recommendation

"This candidate is a highly accomplished Technical Sales Professional with a rare 'dual-threat' background: 15 years of hands-on experience as a Hydraulic and Pneumatic Engineer, followed by over 20 years of high-performance Industrial Sales.

Unlike a standard sales representative, this individual possesses the deep mechanical 'know-how' to diagnose complex system issues on-site and translate them into profitable commercial solutions. Most recently, they have expanded their repertoire into Engineering Plastics, providing technical support for extrusion and moulding processes.

Candidate Ref

RME76582775