Business Sales & Development Engineer

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

Job summary

An international engineering firm in West Yorkshire is looking for a Business Sales & Development Engineer. This role will combine technical sales with business development and requires a degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and engineering teams to drive growth across the UK and overseas. Strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant experience in bulk material handling.
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Combine technical consultative sales with business development.
• Support existing customers and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare design proposals and deliver quotations.
• Develop relationships with OEMs, end users, and distributors.
• Focus on meeting sales targets across multiple sectors.

Skills

Technical consultative sales

Business development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Business Sales & Development Engineer – West Yorkshire

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

Our Client: A leading international engineering group 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.

Responsibilities

• Combine technical consultative sales with business development responsibilities, working closely with engineering and sales teams to drive growth across domestic and export markets.
• Support existing customers while identifying new opportunities, conduct site surveys, resolve technical issues, and provide training and support.
• Prepare design proposals using in-house engineering tools, deliver quotations, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.
• Develop strong relationships with OEMs, end users, and distributors; represent the business at industry events and support subsidiaries internationally.
• Focus on both commercial growth and technical problem-solving, with the ability to meet agreed sales targets across multiple sectors.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the flexibility to travel across the UK and overseas.

What to Expect

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.