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Last month
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Sales Engineer

UAV / Drone Industry | Next-Gen Flight Technology

Based: Loughborough, Leicester (In office role)

Salary: £45k 

 

If drones are more than a job to you, keep reading.

 

This role is for people who want to help shape how new UAV technology actually gets used.

 

We are working with a company at the cutting edge of the UAV / drone sector, helping manufacturers and advanced operators unlock dramatically longer flight times through new power technology.

This role is for someone who lives and breathes UAVs and wants to work closer to the technology, customers, and future of flight.

 

Why this role exists

Demand is growing fast.

Drone manufacturers and operators are actively looking for alternatives to traditional battery limitations. The technology works, the interest is global, and the conversations are already happening.

What is needed now is a technically credible person who can sit between engineering and customers and help turn interest into adoption. Who this will suit

 

This is not a traditional sales role.

 

It will suit someone who:

Has a genuine passion for drones or UAV technology

Enjoys talking to engineers and technical teams

Likes being involved early when new tech is being integrated

Wants ownership of customer relationships, not handovers

Prefers substance and credibility over sales scripts If people already come to you for technical advice, this will feel natural.

 

The kind of work you will be involved in

Speaking with drone manufacturers and advanced operators

Helping customers understand how new power systems fit their platforms

Supporting early integrations and ongoing relationships

Attending industry events, demos and flight activity

Playing a visible role in the commercial growth of the business You will be trusted, visible, and close to the technology.

 

Location and travel

Based near Loughborough, Leicester (this is office based)

Involved in UK and international customer conversations

Occasional travel and industry events as part of the role The opportunity in short

Cutting edge UAV technology

Real engineering conversations

Global customers

Long term product adoption, not quick wins If you are already in the drone space and want a role that feels closer to the future of UAVs, this is worth exploring.

 

Interested? 

To apply for the Sales Engineer position, here are your two options:

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Michelle Fletcher on  (phone number removed)

 between 9am - 2pm

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. PPTP

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