Sales Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in the UK is seeking a European Sales Engineer to support new system sales across Western Europe. The ideal candidate will manage opportunities, engage with customers for technical requirements, and prepare commercial quotations. This role offers exposure to a European customer base and requires experience in technical sales, preferably with knowledge of motion control systems. A degree or HND is preferred, along with strong organizational skills and willingness to travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or engineering-led sales roles.
• Knowledge of servo-hydraulic, motion control, or test systems is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new system opportunities across Europe.
• Engage with customers to understand technical and application requirements.
• Support trade shows, exhibitions, and customer visits.

Skills

Experience in technical or engineering-led sales roles

Knowledge of servo-hydraulic or motion control systems

Strong organisational skills

Comfortable discussing technical concepts

European language skills

Education

Degree or HND preferred

Job description

European Sales Engineer – Test & Motion Systems

Location: UK-based with European travel

Benefits: £50‑65k + Generous Commission Structure

A well‑established engineering manufacturer is strengthening its European commercial team and is seeking a European Sales Engineer to support and grow new system sales across Western Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new system opportunities across Europe
• Engage with customers to understand technical and application requirements
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals and commercial quotations
• Act as a technical point of contact during project execution and system installation
• Support trade shows, exhibitions, and customer visits
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers while developing new ones

Background & Experience

• Experience in technical or engineering‑led sales roles
• Knowledge of servo‑hydraulic, motion control, or test systems is highly desirable
• Comfortable discussing technical concepts, specifications, and system performance
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe
• Degree or HND preferred; relevant industry experience valued highly

European language skills are advantageous but not essential.

What the Role Offers

• Exposure to a European customer base
• Close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
• A balanced role combining commercial and technical responsibility