Sales Engineer

Human Engineering; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus scheme

Polestar electric company car

Long-term career progression

Job summary

A renowned lifting solutions company in the UK is seeking a Sales Engineer to develop and manage customer relationships across the Midlands and South East. This role involves selling overhead crane systems, managing existing accounts, and identifying new opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in technical sales, a solid understanding of engineering principles, and enjoys independent work. The package includes a salary of £40,000 to £60,000 and a quarterly bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or engineering-led sales, ideally within cranes or lifting equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering principles.
• Confident communicator built for long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Selling overhead crane systems into various industrial environments.
• Developing existing customer relationships and identifying new business.
• Producing quotations and liaising with internal teams for delivery.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Mechanical engineering principles

Electrical engineering principles

Relationship building

Independent working

Job description

We are working with a well-established UK lifting solutions business that designs, supplies and supports overhead crane systems for a wide range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Sales Engineer to develop and manage customer relationships across the Midlands and South East, with some UK-wide travel as required.

This is a consultative, solutions-led sales role, well suited to someone with an engineering background who enjoys working closely with customers to solve lifting and material handling challenges.

The role

• Selling overhead crane systems and associated lifting solutions into a broad mix of industrial environments
• Managing and developing an existing customer base while identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Working closely with customers to understand their operational needs and propose technically appropriate solutions
• Producing quotations, proposals and supporting technical documentation
• Liaising with internal engineering, project and service teams to ensure smooth delivery from enquiry through to installation
• Attending site visits, surveys and customer meetings across your territory

Territory

• Primary focus on the Midlands and South East of England
• Some UK-wide travel will be required depending on projects and customer needs

What they are looking for

• Experience in technical or engineering-led sales, ideally within cranes, lifting equipment or capital equipment
• Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering principles
• Confident communicator who can build long-term relationships at all levels
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

Package and benefits

• Basic salary of £40,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus scheme with realistic earnings of £10,000 to £15,000 per year
• Polestar electric company car
• Opportunity to work with a respected lifting solutions specialist and a strong product offering
• Long-term career progression within a growing business

This role offers a great balance of technical engagement, autonomy and earning potential for a Sales Engineer looking to work with high-quality overhead crane systems across the UK.