Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

RF & Microwave Solutions | EMEA Technical Sales Role

Location: Home-based within the UK, Belgium or Germany to sell across the UK and Nordics

• €95,000 – €135,000 basic based on experience
• Bonus up to 20%
• Fully expensed company car or car allowance
• 30 days annual leave + national holidays
• Company pension & health insurance
• Remote working with full equipment provided

Umbilical Search is supporting a market-leading manufacturer of high-performance RF and microwave solutions, supplying a range of advanced technology sectors including telecommunications, aerospace & defence, and industrial applications.

Due to continued growth and increased demand across EMEA, we are seeking a Sales Engineer to drive new business development and expand key account sales across the region. This is a highly technical and commercially focused role, combining engineering expertise with strategic sales execution.

The role offers strong autonomy, exposure to global teams, and a clear pathway into senior commercial or leadership roles within a business focused on innovation and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business development and identify design-in opportunities with OEM customers
• Manage and grow existing accounts across RF and microwave applications
• Engage with engineering, procurement, and programme stakeholders to influence specifications
• Support customers with technical solutions across RF materials and PCB-related applications
• Manage the full sales cycle, including opportunity identification, qualification, and conversion
• Develop and maintain a structured pipeline with accurate forecasting
• Collaborate with internal technical, product, and commercial teams to deliver solutions
• Align with manufacturing partners and support customer requirements through to production
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments
• Travel 30%-40% across the EMEA region for customer engagement

Requirements:

• Proven experience in RF and microwave technologies is essential, with a strong understanding of RF systems, RF materials, PCB technologies, antenna systems, semiconductors, or related fields
• Background in technical sales, applications engineering, or business development, with experience working with OEMs and/or manufacturing partners
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
• Fluent English required; additional European languages advantageous
• Willingness to travel across the region and hold a full driving licence

Why Apply:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge RF and microwave technologies
• High level of autonomy within a strategic EMEA role
• Clear progression into senior commercial or leadership positions
• Strong earning potential with bonus and benefits
• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment

How to apply:

Please click “apply”, or for further information, please contact Ajay Bhella at Umbilical Limited. Alternatively, please email me an up-to-date copy of your CV to ajay@umbilicaladvanced.com

Umbilical Limited is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience.

We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.