Sales Engineer – Precision Manufacturing Technology

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Sales Engineer to manage a regional territory in the UK. You will act as a technical advisor to clients, translating complex technologies into business value while collaborating with sales and marketing teams. The role requires a technical degree or relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a company car, along with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Best-in-class training

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technologies into tangible business value.
• Manage territory and pipeline through advanced CRM tools.
• Deliver product demos and participate in trade shows.
• Identify and develop new leads and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Consultative sales

Technical expertise

Education

Degree in mechanical, process, chemical or related engineering field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sales Engineer – Precision Manufacturing Technology

• M4 Corridor & South West – Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Southampton, Poole, Bournemouth, Exeter, Bridgwater, Plymouth
• £55,000 Salary + Bonus OTE £65k
• Executive Company Car
• Field Based Role – Regional Travel Required
• Currently a £850k+ Region , with aspirations to be over £1M in the coming years
• Machine Tools Business – Sheet Metal, CNC, Machinery Manufacturing, Engineering Consumables, 3rd Party Manufacturing, Metal / Material Sales, etc.

Do you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic sales ?

Are you driven by solving complex customer challenges and building long‑term partnerships?

This is a unique opportunity to join a global engineering business known for delivering precision manufacturing technology and machine tooling solutions across a wide range of industries, from medical to aerospace, automotive and beyond.

We're looking for a Sales Engineer to own and grow a key regional territory, acting as the trusted technical advisor to both new and existing customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the go‑to expert for customers, translating complex technologies into tangible business value
• Manage your territory and pipeline through our advanced CRM and sales enablement tools
• Deliver compelling product demos and participate in high‑impact trade shows and roundtable events
• Collaborate with marketing on outreach and campaign activities
• Identify and develop new leads, clients, and projects through targeted prospecting
• Negotiate commercial terms with confidence while demonstrating deep product insight
• Stay on the cutting edge by engaging in continuous training and technical development

What We’re Looking For

• A technical qualification (degree in mechanical, process, chemical or related engineering field) or experience in a similar industry
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills – you’re confident speaking with engineers and procurement alike
• Commercially curious, you enjoy consultative sales and solving real‑world problems
• Driven and self‑managing, you thrive in a field‑based role where you control your own results
• Comfortable using CRM systems and collaborating cross‑functionally with marketing, product and support teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within your assigned territory

Why Join?

• Be part of a global business with a strong reputation in engineering innovation
• Receive best‑in‑class training through internal development programmes and technical certifications
• Join a collaborative, values‑led culture with support at every level
• Earn a competitive package with room for progression , bonus , and a company car

Ready to engineer your next move?

Apply today to join a business where technical knowledge meets commercial impact .