Sales Engineer

Atlas Copco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider is looking for a Southern Sales Engineer to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales across the Southern UK. The role involves preparing proposals, providing technical guidance, and supporting a distributor network. Candidates should have proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and a UK driving licence. A competitive benefits package and development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

40 hours of development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Strong pension scheme

Achievable commission structure

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, ideally with capital equipment or technical products.
• Full UK driving licence required for field role.
• Strong commercial skills and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships across Southern UK.
• Prepare competitive proposals and pricing strategies.
• Conduct on-site surveys and provide technical guidance.
• Support distributor network to effectively promote products.
• Engage in product demonstrations and customer meetings.
• Report on sales activity and market trends.
• Collaborate with sales team and service organization.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Education

Technical qualification or engineering background

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Your role

Are you looking to grow your sales career with a company that values expertise, initiative, and genuine collaboration? We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our OLP Business Line within the AGA Division, specialising in innovative Low Pressure Blower and Compressor solutions.

As our Southern Sales Engineer, you’ll play a key role in strengthening customer relationships, expanding our presence across the Southern UK, and championing our portfolio of high-performance, energy-efficient Low Pressure products. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the National OLP team to drive sustainable growth and deliver meaningful value to our customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and nurturing strong, long-term customer relationships across the Southern UK while supporting the National Sales Manager and wider team in achieving shared goals.
• Preparing clear, competitive proposals and pricing strategies to win new Low Pressure projects and support existing clients.
• Conducting on-site surveys and providing practical, accessible technical guidance on Low Pressure blower and compressor applications.
• Supporting and engaging our distributor network to help them represent the OLP portfolio confidently and effectively.
• Participating in customer meetings, product demonstrations, exhibitions, and contributing positively to commercial negotiations.
• Promoting sustainable, energy-efficient solutions in line with Atlas Copco’s AGA strategy.
• Providing accurate and timely reporting on sales activity, pipeline progress, performance insights, and market trends.
• Collaborating closely with the National OLP sales team, Product Company, and Service organisation to ensure an inclusive, smooth, and high-quality customer experience.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Proven sales experience, ideally within capital equipment, industrial machinery, or technical products.
• Knowledge of Low Pressure, compressed air, or related engineered systems is helpful, but not essential.
• A technical qualification or engineering background is advantageous, but strong commercial skills and a willingness to learn are equally important, full product training will be provided.
• Full UK driving licence (this is a field-based role with regular travel across the Southern region).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and distributors.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using CRM systems or willingness to learn (e.g., Salesforce).
• Good organisation and time management, with a proactive approach to planning and delivering results.

In return, we offer

• A supportive, collaborative working environment within a high-performing team.
• Training from day one, including a minimum of 40 hours of development opportunities per year.
• Full equipment and support to work effectively in the field.
• A competitive benefits package, including a strong pension scheme and achievable commission structure.
• A fulfilling career path, we are passionate about employee growth, development, and progression.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team : Harriet Strauss