Sales Engineer – Precision Manufacturing Technology

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering business is seeking a Sales Engineer to manage a key territory in the South West of the UK. This role involves acting as a technical expert, building relationships, and engaging in consultative sales. You'll conduct product demonstrations, negotiate terms, and develop customer partnerships within a rapidly growing region. The position offers competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a company car, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Company vehicle

Best-in-class training

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience in the industry.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with various stakeholders.
• Able to manage your own sales territory and pipeline effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor, translating technologies into business value.
• Manage territory through CRM and develop new leads.
• Conduct product demos and participate in events.

Skills

Technical qualification

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Consultative sales

Self-management

CRM systems

Education

Degree in mechanical, process, chemical or related engineering field

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 .