Business Sales & Development Engineer

Newman Stewart Ltd; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering group in West Yorkshire is seeking a Business Sales & Development Engineer to join its expanding material handling division. This role combines technical consultative sales with business development, supporting existing customers while identifying new opportunities. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering and experience in bulk material handling, along with proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, focusing on commercial growth and problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits dependent upon experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Combine technical consultative sales with business development.
• Support existing customers and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare design proposals, deliver quotations, and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Technical consultative sales

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proactive mindset

Flexibility to travel

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.

Qualifications

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.