Sales Engineer- Overhead Cranes

Human Engineering Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lifting solutions is seeking a driven Sales Engineer to develop new business and manage customer relationships in South East England. The successful candidate will promote a range of overhead crane products and services to various industrial sectors. Key responsibilities include growing sales revenue, conducting site surveys, and preparing technical proposals. Applicants should have a proven sales background and strong technical understanding of crane systems. Competitive salary with commission and a company car is offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Company car or car allowance

Pension and benefits

Ongoing technical and sales training

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the cranes or lifting equipment sector.
• Strong technical understanding of crane systems and control.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales revenue through new business and account management.
• Conduct site surveys and recommend suitable crane systems.
• Prepare technical proposals and manage the sales cycle.

Skills

Sales experience within overhead cranes

Technical understanding of overhead crane systems

Communication and negotiation skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Self-motivated and commercially minded

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

Region: South East England

Industry: Overhead Cranes, Lifting Equipment, Material Handling

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive base + commission + car + benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and technically confident Sales Engineer to jpin our client and develop new business and manage existing customer relationships across the South East of England.

The successful candidate will promote a full range of overhead crane products and services- including new equipment, modernisations, servicing, inspections, and repairs- to industrial clients across sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, ports, engineering, and process industries.

This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical understanding, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify and propose tailored lifting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow sales revenue across the region through new business development and account management
• Conduct site surveys to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable crane systems, upgrades, or service packages
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and project costings
• Work closely with engineering, service, and project teams to deliver accurate solutions
• Promote LOLER-compliant service and inspection contracts
• Develop strong relationships with end users, OEMs, and contractors
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to order closure
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as required
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reports

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven sales experience within the overhead cranes, lifting equipment, material handling, or associated mechanical/electrical engineering sectors
• Strong technical understanding of overhead crane systems (single girder, double girder, gantry cranes, hoists, modernisations, control systems)
• Ability to read technical drawings and conduct on-site assessments
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, commercially minded, and comfortable working autonomously
• Full UK driving licence
• Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical) is highly advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension and benefits
• Ongoing technical and sales training