Sales Engineer

Randstad Staffing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Health Insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus 10%-15%

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is partnering with a global manufacturer to recruit an experienced Sales Engineer for the Midlands to Southern UK territory. This field-based role focuses on industrial distribution and customer partnerships, acting as the face of the brand.

You will manage accounts, win new business, and present technical solutions while maintaining CRM records and collaborating with the Sales Director. A strong engineering understanding is expected, with an HND preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or industrial sales within UK manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Engineering background or knowledge is advantageous.
• HND or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of existing accounts and win new business.
• Build partnerships with process industries and OEMs.
• Grow relationships with major industrial distributors.
• Define regional sales strategy and follow up on leads.
• Deliver product presentations, technical support, and training.
• Maintain Salesforce CRM and report on regional performance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School

Job description

We are partnering with a reputable, global manufacturer to find an experienced Sales Engineer to take ownership of their Midlands to Southern UK territory. This is a highly visible, field-based role within our client's industrial division, focusing heavily on industrial distribution and customer partnerships.

The primary focus of this role is proactive sales, building lasting relationships, and acting as the face of the brand.

While you do not need to be a fully qualified design engineer, you must be able to comfortably hold a meaningful conversation at an engineering level and demonstrate a solid understanding of manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for a dedicated set of existing accounts, while actively winning new business and leveraging additional spend from current clients.
• Establish a strong market presence as the face of the brand, building close partnerships with process industries, and small-to-large manufacturing OEMs."
• Manage and grow relationships with major industrial distribution partners
• Proactively define your own regional sales strategy while remaining self-sufficient to follow up on digital leads, marketing campaigns, and trade show inquiries.
• Deliver product presentations, technical support, and basic training to both customers and distribution partners.
• Maintain accurate records within Salesforce CRM and regularly report regional performance, forecasts, and action plans to the Sales Director.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: Proven experience in technical or industrial sales, ideally with a strong track record within the UK manufacturing or distribution sectors.
• Sector Familiarity: Prior exposure to industrial products (e.g., gearboxes, lubrication, adhesives, PPE, power transmission, or bearings or similar ) is highly advantageous.
• Communication & Approach: Relationship-driven with a natural focus on building long-term partnerships.
• Technical Background: A background or knowledge base in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly advantageous.
• Qualifications: An HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering is preferred, though relevant industry experience is highly valued.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and autonomous approach. We want someone who is eager to learn, hungry to build relationships, and comfortable defining their own strategy

The Role:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual bonus 10%-15%
• Company Car
• Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

skills

Basic computer skills

qualifications

English, Maths

education

High School