Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer – South East Precision Engineering & CNC Machining Solutions Location: Field-based, covering the South East Basic salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Benefits: Company car, commission structure and quarterly bonuses The opportunity Are you an experienced engineer looking to take your technical knowledge into a customer-facing sales role? Our client supplies precision engineering products that help manufacturers improve machining accuracy, productivity and efficiency. They are looking for an engineer to step into a Sales Manager position covering the South East. Previous sales experience is not required. Full sales and product training will be provided. You will manage established customer accounts while identifying and developing new business across the territory. Working across the company’s full product portfolio, you will help customers select solutions that improve their machining processes and manufacturing performance. Key responsibilities • Manage and develop established customer accounts across the South East. • Identify prospective customers and generate new business within precision engineering and manufacturing. • Visit customer sites to understand machining processes, production challenges and technical requirements. • Recommend suitable tooling and machining solutions from the full product portfolio. • Explain the practical and commercial benefits of improved accuracy, reduced setup times and greater machine utilisation. • Build relationships with machinists, manufacturing engineers, production managers and purchasing teams. • Work with technical colleagues to support demonstrations, trials and customer requirements. • Prepare and follow up quotations, develop proposals and progress opportunities through to order. • Plan customer visits and manage your territory effectively. • Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity and forecasts. • Work towards agreed sales targets and contribute to the growth of the UK business. Your background We are looking specifically for someone from an engineering background who is ready to move into technical sales. You could currently be working as a: • CNC machinist or programmer. • Applications engineer. • Manufacturing or production engineer. • CNC team leader or machine shop supervisor with strong hands-on technical knowledge. You will need: • A strong practical understanding of CNC machining, metal cutting and precision engineering. • The ability to understand machining challenges and discuss potential solutions. • Clear communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with customers. • An interest in sales, account development and the commercial side of engineering. • A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently. • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the territory. Experience with tooling selection, machining optimisation or multi-axis machining would be beneficial. Product-specific knowledge will be developed through training. Training and support Sales and product training will support your transition into the role. You will develop the skills to manage customer relationships, identify opportunities, present solutions and turn your engineering knowledge into commercial results. The package • Company car. • Commission structure. • Quarterly bonuses. • Sales and product training. • Established customer accounts to manage and develop, alongside opportunities to win new business