Business Sales & Development Engineer

Newman Stewart Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group in West Yorkshire is seeking a Business Sales & Development Engineer to drive growth in material handling. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in mechanical engineering and have experience in technical sales and business development. This role involves supporting customers, identifying opportunities, and collaborating with engineering teams. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for travel across the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Background in bulk material handling and hands-on technical sales.
• Proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Combine technical consultative sales with business development.
• Support existing customers while identifying new opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with OEMs, end users, and distributors.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Business Sales & Development Engineer - Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience) - West Yorkshire

Our Client

A leading international engineering group is seeking a Business Sales & Development Engineer to join its expanding material handling division. The company has a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, supplying high-performance components across both agricultural and industrial sectors.

The Role

The role involves combining technical consultative sales with business development responsibilities, working closely with engineering and sales teams to drive growth across domestic and export markets. This includes supporting existing customers while identifying new opportunities, conducting site surveys, resolving technical issues, and providing training and support. You will also prepare design proposals using in-house engineering tools, deliver quotations, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.

The position carries responsibility for developing strong relationships with OEMs, end users, and distributors, while also representing the business at industry events and supporting subsidiaries internationally. A strong focus on both commercial growth and technical problem-solving is required, together with the ability to meet agreed sales targets across multiple sectors.

Candidates will bring a degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, with a background in bulk material handling and hands-on technical sales. Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD is important, along with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the flexibility to travel across the UK and overseas.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in a reputable and growing business. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.