Sales Engineer - North West

Atlas Copco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial tools company in the UK is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to manage projects, grow accounts, and deliver innovative solutions to various manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or sales, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with client-facing roles. This position offers a competitive compensation package, company car options, and ample opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Commission and bonus structure

Company car or car allowance

40+ hours of training per year

Excellent pension

Optional private health care and wellness discounts

Qualifications

• Track record in technical sales is a strong advantage.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and grow accounts.
• Drive value through smart tooling and digital solutions.
• Understand customer objectives and showcase tailored solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Sales Strategy

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Technical Sales

Education

Qualification in Engineering, Sales, or Business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Are you ready to shape the next generation of industrial assembly and process control? At Desoutter UK, we’re looking for a results-driven Sales Engineer to join our team and deliver high-impact solutions to the UK’s most advanced manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, off-road, and general industry sectors.

If you're passionate about solving customer challenges, love the buzz of sales, and want to work with cutting-edge digital and smart tooling technologies, this could be your next big move.

Your role:

As a Sales Engineer, you’ll be the go-to expert for customers in your territory — managing projects, growing accounts, and driving value through smart tooling and digital solutions. Your role includes:

• Growing sales across all sectors and partners (integrators, machine tool builders, distributors)
• Understanding customer objectives and showcasing tailored solutions
• Demonstrating our products on-site and at our Innovation Centre
• Identifying new opportunities and expanding your account base
• Collaborating with service sales to promote our full-service offering
• Promoting smart tooling, vision systems, process control, data analytics, and screw-feeder systems
• Strategic territory planning to ensure we stay ahead of the competition

Location

Northwest (M6/M1 Corridor), UK

To succeed, you will need:

We want someone dynamic, driven, and curious — someone who thrives on making things better for customers. You’ll succeed if you are:

• A great listener who identifies problems and delivers the right solutions
• Energetic, positive, and focused on results
• Naturally innovative — always looking to improve customer efficiency
• Comfortable building long‑term relationships and professional networks
• Analytical and commercially aware of your market
• Passionate about UK manufacturing and new technologies

Qualification and Experiences

• A qualification in engineering, sales, or business – or equivalent experience
• A track record in technical sales is a strong advantage
• Salesforce or other CRM experience would be an advantage
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential

What we offer:

• A great compensation package, commission and bonus structure. Company car (including the option of hybrid and electric vehicles) or car allowance.
• A supportive environment that encourages challenge at all levels and where psychological safety is key to our success.
• Opportunity for global career progression.
• Field‑based working.
• 40+ hours of training per year.
• Excellent pension.
• Optional private health care and wellness discounts.

If you are passionate about delivering results, fostering innovation, and making a significant impact in the manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Desoutter UK. We are excited to welcome dynamic individuals who share our values and vision. Desoutter UK is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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Desoutter Industrial Tools

Founded in 1914 Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off‑Road, and General Industry. Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions (tools, services and projects) to meet the demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries. We design, develop, and deliver innovative quality industrial tool solutions, including air and electric Screwdrivers, Advanced Assembly Tools, Advanced Drilling Units and Torque Measurement. Desoutter Industrial Tools is one of the UK's largest process control and tightening solutions providers, working in partnership with customers from every sector within the manufacturing industries.

Our mission is to provide transformation and continuous value to every production environment. As a key player in the Industry, we are fully committed to our Corporate Social Responsibility and are guided in this by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read more about our commitment and activities around Sustainability here: Sustainability at Desoutter / Sustainability at Chicago Pneumatic