Sales Engineer (Industrial Plastics / Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

Training

Progression

Autonomy

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Sales Engineer (Industrial Plastics / Machinery) for aSouth East field-based role in the UK. Expect £35,000–£40,000 base salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £50k–£60k) and a car allowance or company car, with training, progression and autonomy across a range of industrial sectors.

The role focuses on developing new business and managing existing accounts, delivering tailored polyurethane and engineering plastic solutions, and working with internal teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales, field sales or applications engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing customer accounts across the UK.
• Provide technical sales support for industrial plastics and polyurethane solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and commercially aligned solutions based on customer requirements.
• Conduct site visits, product demonstrations and customer meetings.
• Work closely with internal technical and production teams to support projects and customer delivery.
• Support exhibitions, trade shows and industry events.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Field sales

Applications engineering

Job description

Sales Engineer (Industrial Plastics / Machinery)

£35,000 – £40,000 + Uncapped Commission (£50-£60k OTE) + Car Allowance / Company Car + Training + Progression + Autonomy + Company Benefits

South East (Field-Based)

Are you a Sales Executive with a background in industrial plastics or similar, looking to join an established international manufacturer offering strong earning potential and long-term progression?

You will be responsible for developing new business and managing existing accounts across a range of industrial sectors, providing tailored polyurethane and engineering plastics solutions to customers operating within recycling, quarrying, mining, bulk handling and manufacturing environments.

The company is a respected international manufacturer specialising in advanced polyurethane and engineering plastic products. With continued growth across the UK market, they offer a stable platform, technical development and excellent earning potential.

This role would suit a Sales Engineer with experience in industrial products or solutions, looking to maximise earnings and take ownership of their territory.

The Role:

• Develop new business and manage existing customer accounts across the UK
• Provide technical sales support for industrial plastics and polyurethane solutions
• Prepare quotations, proposals and commercially aligned solutions based on customer requirements
• Conduct site visits, product demonstrations and customer meetings
• Work closely with internal technical and production teams to support projects and customer delivery
• Support exhibitions, trade shows and industry events

The Person:

• Experience in technical sales, field sales or applications engineering
• Full UK driving licence

Reference Number: BBBH25371j

Keywords: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Industrial Plastics, Polyurethane, Applications Engineer, Business Development, Manufacturing, Engineering Materials, Field Sales, Industrial Products, Recycling, Quarrying, Bulk Handling

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.