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Technical Sales Engineer | Location: Field-Based (the North) | £45,00-£55,000 (negotiable)\n\nThe Opportunity\nA 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.\n\nThe Role\nAs a Technical Sales Engineer, you will manage and grow relationships across an established customer base while identifying new design‑in opportunities.\n\nThis position blends engineering understanding with commercial drive and suits:\n\nA Sales Engineer from a component distributor, OEM, or specialist manufacturer OR\nA technically strong engineer (component level) seeking a first step into a customer-facing commercial role\nYou 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.\n\n Key Responsibilities\n\nManage and develop relationships across an established Northern customer base\nIdentify, qualify, and secure new design‑in opportunities\nProvide technical guidance on component selection, specifications, and trade‑offs\nCollaborate with internal technical, product, and sales teams to deliver customer solutions\nRepresent the business professionally across military, aerospace, industrial, rail, and related markets\nMaintain accurate activity reporting and contribute to sales forecasting\nUphold the company’s reputation for responsiveness, engineering knowledge, and long‑term partnership\nThe Essentials\n\nHard Skills\n\nStrong understanding of electronic components at the component level, ideally passive components (capacitors, resistors, electromechanical devices)\nAbility to discuss applications, specifications, and technical trade-offs with engineers\nIdeally 3+ years in a technical or engineering role\nSoft Skills\n\nExperience with supplier brands aligned to the company’s franchised lines\nBackground in component distribution, PEMCO, aerospace/defence, or industrial electronics\nCustomer‑facing experience beneficial but not essential\nAbility to work autonomously in a remote role\n Location & Working Pattern\n\nRemote working\nCovering the North: Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and as far south as Stoke‑on‑Trent\nMonday to Friday\nPackage\n\nBase salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (flexibility for exceptional candidates)\nBonus up to 20% at 100% target, increasing in 10% increments for overperformance\nMileage allowance (pool car available during probation if required)\nOutstanding pension:\n\n8% company contribution, rising annually to 12%\n\nLaptop, phone, and business expenses covered\nSupportive, low‑hierarchy environment with excellent staff retention\n Closing date: 11/02/2025\n\n About Ford & Stanley Group\n\nFord & 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.\n\nFord & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.

Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.\n\nFord & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a 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, , gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, , , colour, race, , ethnic or national origin, or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy

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