Sale and Applications Engineer

Sales & Applications Engineer

Location: Near CambridgeSalary: Up to £50,000 + Company Bonus, expensesHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Flexible On-Site Working), overseas travel expected in the role.

Are you a technical expert with a passion for customer interaction and business development? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technology? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our client is a leading manufacturer of vision controls and lighting and we are seeking a Sales and Applications Engineer to support their long term vision.

This exciting, long-term opportunity is integral to supporting the sales of our client's products while demonstrating and promoting their technical attributes. Initially, you will join our Applications Engineering team to gain comprehensive knowledge of their products and internal processes. After a 6-month training period, you will transition into a key role within their Sales, Marketing, and Applications team.

• Gain in-depth knowledge of our products, applications, and processes (e.g., RMA, CRM).
• Deliver engaging training sessions to customers.
• Provide technical assistance and support to customers and the sales team.
• Support the team on an international trade show in the US

• Deliver exceptional technical support to customers as part of the Applications Engineering team.
• Conduct customer site visits for training, pre-sales activities, and new product rollouts.
• Gather and provide market feedback to the Product Manager to guide future development.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager on customer support, business development, and strategic initiatives.

• A degree in a technical or scientific discipline, OR a high-level technical qualification with extensive customer-facing experience.
• If no qualifications then proven experience in an engineering capacity with an element of sales to the role. 
• 3-5 years of experience in a sales and engineering role.
• Practical electronics knowledge and proven ability to apply it effectively.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A Driving license.

• Familiarity with CRM and MRP systems.
• Hands-on practical skills or interests.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• A team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Enthusiastic about international travel and working in diverse cultures.
• Proactive, dynamic, and comfortable with driving overseas.
• Will have o problem being flexible with overseas travel as and when needed to places like the US and Japan.

• Work with cutting-edge products in a forward-thinking environment.
• Enjoy excellent growth opportunities, including international exposure.
• Help shape future product development with your technical insights.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your technical expertise and customer-focused skills in a rewarding and impactful role.

If you are interested in the role of Sales and Applications Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on or email

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.