Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Technical Sales Engineer |

Location:

Field-Based (the North) | £45,00-£55,000 (negotiable)

The Opportunity
A long-established, independent UK distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components is expanding its technical presence across the North. With over 50 years of heritage, the business combines specialist franchised distribution with UK-based manufacturing of film and mica capacitors. Their customers span military, aerospace, high-end industrial, test & measurement, rail, automotive, and semiconductor sectors. This is an environment where technical credibility is valued and where you can build a long, stable career.

The Role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will manage and grow relationships across an established customer base while identifying new design‑in opportunities.

This position blends engineering understanding with commercial drive and suits:

A Sales Engineer from a component distributor, OEM, or specialist manufacturer OR
A technically strong engineer (component level) seeking a first step into a customer-facing commercial role
You will act as a trusted technical partner, helping customers define, specify, and select components across a broad product portfolio, supported by internal sales, product specialists, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop relationships across an established Northern customer base
Identify, qualify, and secure new design‑in opportunities
Provide technical guidance on component selection, specifications, and trade‑offs
Collaborate with internal technical, product, and sales teams to deliver customer solutions
Represent the business professionally across military, aerospace, industrial, rail, and related markets
Maintain accurate activity reporting and contribute to sales forecasting
Uphold the company’s reputation for responsiveness, engineering knowledge, and long‑term partnership
The Essentials

Hard Skills

Strong understanding of electronic components at the component level, ideally passive components (capacitors, resistors, electromechanical devices)
Ability to discuss applications, specifications, and technical trade-offs with engineers
Ideally 3+ years in a technical or engineering role
Soft Skills

Experience with supplier brands aligned to the company’s franchised lines
Background in component distribution, PEMCO, aerospace/defence, or industrial electronics
Customer‑facing experience beneficial but not essential
Ability to work autonomously in a remote role
Location & Working Pattern

Remote working
Covering the North:
Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and as far south as Stoke‑on‑Trent
Monday to Friday
Package

Base salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Bonus up to 20% at 100% target, increasing in 10% increments for over performance
Mileage allowance (pool car available during probation if required)
Outstanding pension:

8% company contribution, rising annually to 12%

Laptop, phone, and business expenses covered
Supportive, low‑hierarchy environment with excellent staff retention
Closing date: 11/02/2025

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy