Technical Sales Engineer

CompanySF Engineering

LocationSt Ives, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Occupation Type

Business sales executives

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Technical Sales Engineer

Role Purpose

SF Engineering has been delivering innovative food processing solutions to the FMCG industry for over 40 years. We are currently in an exciting phase of growth, expanding into new markets and evolving our offering towards full turnkey solutions. The Technical Sales Engineer will provide technical and application support to the Sales team, ensuring optimal, compliant, and commercially sound solutions are proposed to customers. This role is central to converting opportunities into successful projects through high-quality technical input, accurate costings, and professional proposal delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for food processing and engineering solutions
Create, review, and deliver compliant technical and commercial proposals within defined deadlines
Prepare and present bid proposals, quotations, and contract documentation to clients
Ensure all proposals meet company standards for quality, accuracy, and presentation
Review commercial aspects of bids to ensure all scope, products, and services are fully captured in pricing

Provide technical sales and application support throughout the entire bid and sales process

Support customer visits, site surveys, and technical discussions as part of proposal development

Assist the Sales team in managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to deal closure

Promote and sell technical solutions into the food processing, packaging, and wider industrial markets across the UK and Ireland

Liaise with engineering, project management, procurement, and suppliers to gather technical and commercial inputs

Prepare clear handover documentation for Project Managers following successful bid awards

Follow and support internal processes for costings, proposals, and approvals

Promote best practice in proposal structure, clarity, and technical accuracy

Support continuous improvement of proposal tools, templates, and sales processes

Produce drawings utilising AutoCAD

What We’re Looking For

3+ years’ experience in a similar Technical Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, or Technical Sales role
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Food, or similar)

Strong experience in cost estimation methods and best practices

Background in the FMCG, food, beverage, or process industries is highly desirable

Ability to read, interpret, and produce drawings using AutoCAD, experience with SolidWorks is desirable

Confident user of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce technical specifications and quotations

Proven ability to identify, develop, and convert sales opportunities

Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills

Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented

Comfortable working under pressure to tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities

Proactive attitude with a desire to continuously learn, develop, and improve

Why Join SF Engineering

Work on technically interesting projects with a growing, forward-thinking engineering business
Exposure to innovative customers and solutions within fast-paced FMCG and industrial environments
Collaborative and supportive culture that values quality, expertise, and professional development

Package

Competitive Salary
25 days of annual leave
Additional leave benefits
Pension