Sales Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of precision-engineered machining equipment is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to support the Sales & Technical Manager. This role involves regular travel across the UK, delivering technical sales presentations, providing support to customers, and pursuing new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and the ability to communicate technical knowledge effectively, enhancing customer interaction and driving sales.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Company Pension Scheme (after probation)

Employee Healthcare Plan (after probation)

Ongoing training and personal development

Optional Company Car Scheme (available after probation)

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Experience in technical sales or product support is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence (clean) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.

Skills

Technical understanding of engineering processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Communication skills to convey technical information

Education

NVQ qualification in Engineering and/or Welding & Fabrication

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Our client, a manufacturer of precision-engineered machining equipment and fabrication solutions are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join their team near Oxford.

Trading for over 40 years; with vast industry knowledge and a global distribution network spanning an array of highly reputable companies across a number of engineering industries.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering foundation, who enjoys customer interaction and has the confidence to represent high-spec technical products. A proactive approach to sales and new business development will be key to success.

Sales Engineer Job Overview

Our client is seeking a technically minded Sales Engineer to support the Sales & Technical Manager in developing new and existing customer accounts across the UK. This role involves regular nationwide travel, starting in a defined region.

The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK but must be willing to travel to the Oxford office as required-particularly during the initial training period. Home working will be considered following probation.

• Deliver technical sales presentations and product demonstrations
• Provide expert support to customers and internal sales teams
• Answer engineering-related product queries and installation questions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Negotiate pricing and manage the full sales process
• Support and train non-technical sales staff
• Achieve individual and team sales targets

Sales Engineer Job Requirements

• NVQ qualification in Engineering and/or Welding & Fabrication is desirable, but not essential - relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering processes and applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in technical sales or product support is preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Willing and able to travel across the UK, with occasional international travel if required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/CRM systems is desirable (training provided).
• Full UK driving licence (clean).

Sales Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on field service experience)
• Commission Scheme: Monthly commission (details to be discussed based on experience)
• Vacancy Type: Full-time, permanent, field-based role with nationwide travel
• Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 / Friday: 08:30 - 16:00

Additional Benefits

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme (after probation)
• Employee Healthcare Plan (after probation)
• Ongoing training and personal development
• Optional Company Car Scheme (available after probation)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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