Technical Sales Engineer - WasteWater

Technical Sales Engineer Wastewater Treatment

Location: Bough Beech, Kent (Hybrid)

Salary: Excellent salary + commission + benefits

Reporting to: Head of Sales

Our client is an innovative and fast growing SME operating in the environmental sector, supplying products, technologies and installation services to the wastewater, energy from waste, municipal waste and industrial markets worldwide. They have recently developed and acquired new technologies to strengthen their position in the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector and support their continued growth.

The Role

We are seeking a technically competent, enthusiastic and proactive Technical Sales Engineer to support and grow their wastewater treatment business. This is a hands on, customer facing role where you will work closely with clients from the earliest stages of enquiry, developing technical solutions based on the product portfolio. You will prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals, provide ongoing technical support through the sales process, and ensure a smooth handover to the project delivery team once an order is secured. You will play a key role in shaping client solutions, winning new business and building long term relationships across the wastewater sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate customer enquiries and determine the most appropriate technical solution
• Attend client meetings (in person and virtually)
• Prepare project estimates and costings
• Write and submit high quality, detailed technical and commercial proposals
• Respond to technical queries and requests for further information
• Provide technical sales support and close orders
• Deliver product and solution presentations to customers
• Attend industry conferences and events to build relationships and stay informed of market and regulatory developments
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to ensure customer requirements are fully met
• Support wider business activities in line with the needs of a growing SME

About You

You will be a technically minded sales professional with strong wastewater industry experience and the ability to engage confidently with customers at all levels.

You will have:

• An HNC (or equivalent experience) in a MEICA related discipline
• Solid experience and knowledge of the wastewater treatment sector
• A proven track record in a similar technical sales or solutions role
• The ability to communicate both technically and commercially
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong drive to win and close business
• A strategic, creative and solution focused mindset
• The ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team

Location & Working Pattern

The offices are based in Bough Beech, Kent. This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office regularly while also working remotely.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Sales commission
• Private healthcare
• Death in service cover
• NEST pension scheme
• The opportunity to work with innovative technologies in a growing, ambitious business

If you are looking for a technically engaging sales role where you can make a real impact in the environmental and wastewater sector, we would love to hear from you.