Website Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
Ex-Mil Recruitment is for ex-military by ex-military.
Technical Sales Engineer – RF (028lw) – South East (flexible working) – £35k – £50k (subject to exp.)
Are you a technician or engineer with military experience looking to transition into a customer-facing, technical sales role? OR have already acquired some sales experience & looking to further develop?
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical background in RF/satellite communications, radar, electronics, or telecoms while developing commercial skills in a structured, supportive & progressive environment.
The role requires knowledge of how the systems are constructed alongside the capability to sell the system building blocks
A flexible working model, with expectation to be the office 1 x week in Southeast and remainder field based (customer visits) & working from home. SC Clearance level would be an advantage (but not essential)
Our client is a distributor and manufacturer of RF & microwave components, test instruments, and systems, they have been supporting high-tech customers in defence, aerospace, and industry for 30+ years. With a multi-million-pound turnover and a team of 40+ experts, they combine the stability of a large organisation with the agility to reward individual performance.
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the following –
Managing and expanding relationships with existing customers across the UK & Ireland.
Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the defence, aerospace, satcom, space, and industrial sectors – many of which align closely with military experience.
Providing technical expertise on a range of radio frequency (RF) & microwave components and systems to help clients find the best solutions.
Working with key defence and government clients, including the MoD and major defence primes.
Why this role is a great fit for Ex-Military candidates –
No prior sales experience required – Full training and mentorship provided for those that have no sales experience
Use your technical skills in a new way – Ideal for those with RF/satellite, radar, electronics, or telecoms experience.
A mission-driven role – Supporting critical industries such as defence, security, and aerospace.
Clear career progression – Structured path from technical sales to senior roles.
Competitive salary & benefits – Negotiable based on experience
Ideal experience
HNC/HND/Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent technical knowledge.
Background in electronic, RF/satellite or microwave applications typically in a defence, aerospace or telecoms organisation (experience in DAS architecture, RAN, surface mount components, amplifiers, or coaxial components is a plus in addition to experience within a test & measurement environment).
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive, self-motivated approach.
A team player with leadership qualities, used to working in structured environments.
Full UK driving license
If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd to liz@ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7933/technical-sales-engineer-rfcommunications