Applications / Sales Engineer

Probe UK; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Applications/Sales Engineer specializing in special purpose machines. This role involves supporting sales, providing technical inquiries, and collaborating with teams to ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing processes understanding and communication skills, with experience in engineering sales. The position offers extensive travel opportunities across the UK and Europe, along with a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related incentives

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Exceptional long-term career prospects

Company car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales, ideally in special‑purpose machinery or process engineering.
• Comfortable with travel across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support sales by following up on enquiries.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical inquiries.
• Provide technical support during the sales process.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Job description

Overview

APPLICATIONS / SALES ENGINEER – SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES

Location: West Midlands, UK (UK, Europe and some USA travel). Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience). 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

This is a special opportunity to contribute towards a respected heritage brand, whilst helping to shape the future of our business. You will be part of a supportive, value‑driven team, where craftsmanship, innovation and people genuinely matter.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑related incentives.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Travel and networking opportunities across Europe (and some USA).
• International customer base.
• Company care/car allowance.
• Exceptional long‑term career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Support sales by following up on enquiries.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical inquiries and customer applications.
• Understand client production processes, challenges, and requirements.
• Develop and present tailored solutions using our machinery portfolio.
• Provide technical support during the sales process, including demonstrations, proposals, and quotations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and after‑sales technical assistance as required.
• Travel across the UK and Europe to meet clients, attend trade shows, and support business development activities (including some USA travel following training).
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and management teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, with experience in investment casting / wax processing.
• Proven experience in an engineering or technical sales role, ideally in special‑purpose machinery or process engineering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex technical solutions to clients.
• Comfortable with frequent travel across the UK and Europe.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Ideally based in the Midlands, but other locations are considered.

Application

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.