Field Representative

Sapien Engineering are recruiting for a Marketing Communications & Field Support Representative to join a growing Defence and Security organisation based in Sandwich.

This role offers a unique blend of marketing, technical support, customer engagement, and field activities. It’s an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to start a career within the Defence sector, or for someone from a technical sales, engineering, or business development background who enjoys marketing and wants a broader, more varied role.

Candidates with Military, Reserve Forces, Cadet Forces, or other Defence-related experience or interests are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and update the company website, social media channels, brochures, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate exhibitions, trade shows, demonstrations, and customer events.
• Support business development activities and respond to marketing enquiries.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining demonstration equipment for customer visits and events.
• Support and, with training, deliver product demonstrations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with product trials, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Manage demonstration equipment inventory and equipment loan processes.
• Prepare event documentation, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Create marketing content, case studies, training materials, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with engineering, sales, and business development teams to promote products and support customer engagement activities.

About You

• Degree qualified in Marketing, Communications, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in Defence, Security, Military Technology, or related sectors.
• Military, Reserve Forces, Cadet Forces, or similar experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident engaging with customers and presenting information.
• Comfortable working in both office and field-based environments.
• Technically minded with a willingness to learn complex products and technologies.
• Full UK Driving Licence and valid Passport.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee rewards and recognition programme
• Ongoing training and professional development

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