Sales Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing)

Search Consultancy LTD; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee Assistance

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is partnering with a leading plastics manufacturer to appoint a Sales Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing) for a hybrid role covering North East England with occasional UK travel.

You will develop key OEM relationships, identify and secure new opportunities, and provide technical guidance on engineered materials and components. A background in engineering/manufacturing and strong negotiation skills are essential for driving revenue and growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Area Sales Manager, or Business Development role.
• Background within engineering, manufacturing, plastics, machining, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated and capable of managing a remote territory independently.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Materials Science, Chemistry, Plastics, or a related discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key OEM customers.
• Identifying and securing new opportunities for engineered materials and components.
• Providing technical guidance and application support to customers.
• Preparing quotations and managing customer enquiries through to completion.
• Working collaboratively with internal departments to deliver tailored solutions.
• Maintaining accurate customer records and pipeline activity through CRM systems.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to uncover growth opportunities.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

OEM relationship management

Technical sales

Negotiation

Communication

Remote territory management

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Business/Commercial qualification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

CRM software

CNC machining knowledge

Job description

Sales Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing)

Hybrid | North East England | Occasional UK Travel

Are you a technically minded sales professional with experience in engineering or manufacturing environments? We're partnering with a leading manufacturer of advanced engineering materials and components to recruit a Sales Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key customer relationships, develop new business opportunities, and work closely with major OEM accounts across a variety of industrial markets.

The Role

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing and growing existing OEM accounts while identifying new business opportunities to drive revenue and market share growth.

Working closely with internal sales and technical teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key OEM customers.
• Identifying and securing new opportunities for engineered materials and components.
• Providing technical guidance and application support to customers.
• Preparing quotations and managing customer enquiries through to completion.
• Working collaboratively with internal departments to deliver tailored solutions.
• Maintaining accurate customer records and pipeline activity through CRM systems.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to uncover growth opportunities.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets and KPIs.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Area Sales Manager, or Business Development role.
• Background within engineering, manufacturing, industrial production, plastics, machining, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated and capable of managing a remote territory independently.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Materials Science, Chemistry, Plastics, or a related discipline (preferred).

What's On Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Company car.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• The opportunity to join a well-established international manufacturer with ambitious growth plans.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.