The Technical Sales Engineer plays a strategic role within the Bovis Group. Acting as the key link between customers, technical teams and field operations, this professional supports projects involving heavy handling, lifting, specialised transport and industrial relocations.
The Technical Sales Engineer must be able to understand the technical requirements of each project in order to recommend the most appropriate solutions while contributing to the commercial development of the branch.
Within the Bovis Group, this role combines technical expertise, customer relationship management, project coordination and business development across demanding sectors such as industry, healthcare, energy, construction and the handling of sensitive equipment.
Alternative job titles: Account Manager, Technical Sales Representative, Technical Sales Manager
Related roles: Business Development Representative, Operations Manager, Site Manager
Industries: Specialised transport, heavy handling, lifting, industry, energy, healthcare, construction
The Technical Sales Engineer develops the company's commercial activity while providing technical support throughout each project. Their role involves identifying customer requirements, analysing technical constraints and proposing tailored solutions in close collaboration with operational teams.
On a daily basis, the Technical Sales Engineer is involved in:
Within the Bovis Group, Technical Sales Engineers manage complex projects requiring extensive expertise in heavy handling, lifting operations and specialised transport.
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The main responsibilities include:
Business development: Contribute to the branch's revenue growth through targeted prospecting activities.
Customer needs analysis: Assess technical requirements and recommend the most suitable solutions.
Preparation of proposals: Produce quotations, commercial offers and tender submissions.
Project management: Plan project delivery, organise operational requirements and monitor service performance.
Site coordination: Work closely with operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
Sales reporting: Track commercial activities and report performance to management.
Regulatory compliance: Ensure that health, safety, quality and environmental requirements are fully incorporated into projects and quotations.
Within the Bovis Group, the Technical Sales Engineer plays a central role in developing high-value technical services for demanding industries.
Success in this role requires a combination of technical expertise and commercial skills, including:
Commercial skills: Develop customer portfolios and successfully negotiate business opportunities.
Technical knowledge: Understand heavy handling, lifting operations and specialised transport solutions.
Analytical skills: Assess technical constraints and identify the most effective solutions.
Organisation and project management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating every stage of delivery.
Excellent communication skills: Build strong relationships with customers, operational teams and external partners.
Reporting skills: Provide clear project updates and commercial reports to management.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations: Integrate health, safety, quality and environmental requirements into every project.
The Technical Sales Engineer role can be accessed through a range of educational pathways combining technical and commercial disciplines.
Typical qualifications include:
Previous experience in technical sectors such as heavy handling, lifting, transport or industry is a significant advantage for developing a career within the Bovis Group.
The Technical Sales Engineer role offers many opportunities for career progression within the Bovis Group.
With experience, employees may progress to positions such as:
Some employees also choose to specialise in technical fields such as:
Thanks to the diversity of its activities and its national and international presence, the Bovis Group offers outstanding career development opportunities in stimulating technical environments.
At Bovis, we are looking for dynamic, organised professionals who are passionate about technical environments and committed to supporting our customers on complex, high-value projects. Join us and help develop a Group recognised for its expertise in specialised transport, heavy handling and technical logistics.